Blountsville Elementary School vs McBride Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blountsville Elementary School
Blountsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
648 students
McBride Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
647 students
| Measure | Blountsville Elementary School Blountsville, Alabama | McBride Elementary School Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #434 of 699 | #87 of 699 |
| National rank | #31367 of 50,301 | #11253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 648 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 648 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 71% |
| city | Blountsville | Muscle Shoals |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McBride Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 40.8).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 44%).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 61.3%).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.0).
- •Blountsville Elementary School is the larger school with 648 students compared with 647.
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 Blountsville Elementary School better than McBride Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McBride Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 40.8 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 Blountsville Elementary School and McBride Elementary School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Blountsville and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blountsville Elementary School: 648. McBride Elementary School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blountsville Elementary School and McBride Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Blountsville Elementary School is 434th of 699 and McBride Elementary School is 87th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).