Big Sandy Elementary vs Myrtlewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 10 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
Myrtlewood Elementary School
Fosters · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
280 students
| Measure | Big Sandy Elementary Moundville, Alabama | Myrtlewood Elementary School Fosters, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 699 | #190 of 699 |
| National rank | #17484 of 50,301 | #18861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 522 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| city | Moundville | Fosters |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Sandy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 59.0).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Big Sandy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Myrtlewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 46.2%).
- •Myrtlewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.0).
- •Big Sandy Elementary is the larger school with 522 students compared with 280.
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 Myrtlewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Sandy Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 59.0 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 Myrtlewood Elementary School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Moundville and Fosters in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Sandy Elementary: 522. Myrtlewood Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Sandy Elementary and Myrtlewood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Big Sandy Elementary is 163rd of 699 and Myrtlewood Elementary School is 190th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).