Brindlee Mountain Primary School vs Westhills 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.
Brindlee Mountain Primary School
Guntersville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students
Westhills Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Brindlee Mountain Primary School Guntersville, Alabama | Westhills Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 699 | #499 of 699 |
| National rank | #36952 of 50,301 | #36409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Guntersville | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.4 vs 33.3).
- •Brindlee Mountain Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 74%).
- •Westhills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.5).
- •Brindlee Mountain Primary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 277.
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 Brindlee Mountain Primary School better than Westhills Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brindlee Mountain Primary School and Westhills Elementary School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Guntersville and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School: 278. Westhills Elementary School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brindlee Mountain Primary School and Westhills Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School is 504th of 699 and Westhills Elementary School is 499th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).