Caldwell Elementary School vs Section High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 9.9 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
Section High School
Section · Public other · Grades PK–12
503 students
| Measure | Caldwell Elementary School Scottsboro, Alabama | Section High School Section, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #136 of 699 | – |
| National rank | #15709 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 579 | 503 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 503 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Scottsboro | Section |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Caldwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 58.4%).
- •Section High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.5).
- •Caldwell Elementary School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 503.
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 Section High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caldwell Elementary School and Section High School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Scottsboro and Section in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Elementary School: 579. Section High School: 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Elementary School and Section High School rank in Alabama?
Caldwell Elementary School is 136th of 699 and Section High School is unranked among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).