Caldwell Elementary School vs Dutton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell Elementary School
Scottsboro · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
579 students
Dutton Elementary School
Dutton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students
| Measure | Caldwell Elementary School Scottsboro, Alabama | Dutton Elementary School Dutton, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #136 of 699 | #262 of 699 |
| National rank | #15709 of 50,301 | #23238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 579 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Scottsboro | Dutton |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 52.7).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 64.2%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 16.8).
- •Caldwell Elementary School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 201.
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 Caldwell Elementary School better than Dutton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Caldwell Elementary School ranks higher (63.6 vs 52.7 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 Caldwell Elementary School and Dutton Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Scottsboro and Dutton in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Elementary School: 579. Dutton Elementary School: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Elementary School and Dutton Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Caldwell Elementary School is 136th of 699 and Dutton Elementary School is 262nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).