Carlisle Elementary School vs Sardis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlisle Elementary School
Boaz · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
Sardis Middle School
Sardis City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Carlisle Elementary School Boaz, Alabama | Sardis Middle School Sardis City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #409 of 699 | #151 of 263 |
| National rank | #30464 of 50,301 | #10053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 36% |
| city | Boaz | Sardis City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlisle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 39.0).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 45%).
- •Sardis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 68.8%).
- •Carlisle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.1).
- •Sardis Middle School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 343.
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 Carlisle Elementary School better than Sardis Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlisle Elementary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 39.0 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 Carlisle Elementary School and Sardis Middle School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Boaz and Sardis City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlisle Elementary School: 343. Sardis Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlisle Elementary School and Sardis Middle School rank in Alabama?
Carlisle Elementary School is 409th of 699 and Sardis Middle School is 151st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).