C L Salter Elementary School vs Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C L Salter Elementary School
Talladega · Public elementary · Grades K–3
353 students
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Talladega · Public middle · Grades 4–6
302 students
| Measure | C L Salter Elementary School Talladega, Alabama | Evelyn D Houston Elementary School Talladega, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 699 | #218 of 263 |
| National rank | #41500 of 50,301 | #13793 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 353 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| city | Talladega | Talladega |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C L Salter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 19.9).
- •C L Salter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •C L Salter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •C L Salter Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 84.4%).
- •Evelyn D Houston Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.6).
- •C L Salter Elementary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 302.
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 C L Salter Elementary School better than Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), C L Salter Elementary School ranks higher (25.3 vs 19.9 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 C L Salter Elementary School and Evelyn D Houston Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Talladega and Talladega in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C L Salter Elementary School: 353. Evelyn D Houston Elementary School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C L Salter Elementary School and Evelyn D Houston Elementary School rank in Alabama?
C L Salter Elementary School is 572nd of 699 and Evelyn D Houston Elementary School is 218th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).