Brantley Elementary School vs Valley Grande Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brantley Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
204 students
Valley Grande Elementary School
Valley Grande · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
353 students
| Measure | Brantley Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Valley Grande Elementary School Valley Grande, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 699 | #479 of 699 |
| National rank | #46949 of 50,301 | #34918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 204 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| city | Selma | Valley Grande |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Grande Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 16.3).
- •Valley Grande Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Valley Grande Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Valley Grande Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 86.8%).
- •Brantley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.8).
- •Valley Grande Elementary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 204.
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 Brantley Elementary School better than Valley Grande Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Grande Elementary School ranks higher (35.6 vs 16.3 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 Brantley Elementary School and Valley Grande Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Selma and Valley Grande in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brantley Elementary School: 204. Valley Grande Elementary School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brantley Elementary School and Valley Grande Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Brantley Elementary School is 652nd of 699 and Valley Grande Elementary School is 479th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).