Big Sandy Elementary vs Hale County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Sandy Elementary
Moundville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
522 students
Hale County Middle School
Moundville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
| Measure | Big Sandy Elementary Moundville, Alabama | Hale County Middle School Moundville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 699 | #181 of 263 |
| National rank | #17484 of 50,301 | #11102 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 522 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 53.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 30% |
| city | Moundville | Moundville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sandy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 33.9).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 30%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 53.5%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.7).
- •Big Sandy Elementary is the larger school with 522 students compared with 243.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Sandy Elementary better than Hale County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Sandy Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 33.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Big Sandy Elementary and Hale County Middle School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Moundville and Moundville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sandy Elementary: 522. Hale County Middle School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sandy Elementary and Hale County Middle School rank in Alabama?
Big Sandy Elementary is 163rd of 699 and Hale County Middle School is 181st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).