Cahaba Elementary School vs Magnolia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.8 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
Magnolia Elementary School
Trussville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
| Measure | Cahaba Elementary School Trussville, Alabama | Magnolia Elementary School Trussville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 699 | #14 of 699 |
| National rank | #1260 of 50,301 | #2169 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 542 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 82% |
| city | Trussville | Trussville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cahaba Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 85.6).
- •Cahaba Elementary School does better on math proficiency (85% vs 82%).
- •Cahaba Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Cahaba Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 23.8%).
- •Magnolia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.6).
- •Cahaba Elementary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 391.
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 Magnolia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cahaba Elementary School ranks higher (88.1 vs 85.6 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 Cahaba Elementary School and Magnolia Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Trussville and Trussville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cahaba Elementary School: 542. Magnolia Elementary School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cahaba Elementary School and Magnolia Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Cahaba Elementary School is 7th of 699 and Magnolia Elementary School is 14th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).