Buhl Elementary School vs Sipsey Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buhl Elementary School
Buhl · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
206 students
Sipsey Valley Middle School
Buhl · Public middle · Grades 5–8
575 students
| Measure | Buhl Elementary School Buhl, Alabama | Sipsey Valley Middle School Buhl, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 699 | #104 of 263 |
| National rank | #15508 of 50,301 | #7952 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 206 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| city | Buhl | Buhl |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buhl Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 48.6).
- •Buhl Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Buhl Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Sipsey Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 48.1%).
- •Buhl Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 20.5).
- •Sipsey Valley Middle School is the larger school with 575 students compared with 206.
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 Buhl Elementary School better than Sipsey Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Buhl Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 48.6 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 Buhl Elementary School and Sipsey Valley Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Buhl and Buhl in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buhl Elementary School: 206. Sipsey Valley Middle School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buhl Elementary School and Sipsey Valley Middle School rank in Alabama?
Buhl Elementary School is 131st of 699 and Sipsey Valley Middle School is 104th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).