Cahaba Elementary School vs HewittTrussville Middle 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.
Cahaba Elementary School
Trussville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
542 students
HewittTrussville Middle School
Trussville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,163 students
| Measure | Cahaba Elementary School Trussville, Alabama | HewittTrussville Middle School Trussville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 699 | #14 of 263 |
| National rank | #1260 of 50,301 | #1767 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 1,163 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 71% |
| city | Trussville | Trussville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cahaba Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 78.3).
- •Cahaba Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 71%).
- •Cahaba Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •HewittTrussville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 18.5%).
- •Cahaba Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.2).
- •HewittTrussville Middle School is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 542.
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 Cahaba Elementary School better than HewittTrussville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cahaba Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 78.3 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 Cahaba Elementary School and HewittTrussville Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Trussville and Trussville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahaba Elementary School: 542. HewittTrussville Middle School: 1,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahaba Elementary School and HewittTrussville Middle School rank in Alabama?
Cahaba Elementary School is 7th of 699 and HewittTrussville Middle School is 14th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).