Bob HardingShawmut Elementary vs W F Burns Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bob HardingShawmut Elementary
Valley · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
232 students
W F Burns Middle School
Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Bob HardingShawmut Elementary Valley, Alabama | W F Burns Middle School Valley, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 699 | #174 of 263 |
| National rank | #22474 of 50,301 | #10772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 232 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Valley | Valley |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bob HardingShawmut Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 35.5).
- •Bob HardingShawmut Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 57.4%).
- •Bob HardingShawmut Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.5).
- •W F Burns Middle School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 232.
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 Bob HardingShawmut Elementary better than W F Burns Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bob HardingShawmut Elementary ranks higher (53.8 vs 35.5 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 Bob HardingShawmut Elementary and W F Burns Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Valley and Valley in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob HardingShawmut Elementary: 232. W F Burns Middle School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob HardingShawmut Elementary and W F Burns Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bob HardingShawmut Elementary is 254th of 699 and W F Burns Middle School is 174th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).