Central Elementary School vs Westlawn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 186 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Central Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Westlawn Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 699 | #240 of 263 |
| National rank | #43775 of 50,301 | #14630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 291 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 11% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 14.6).
- •Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Westlawn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 87.9%).
- •Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Westlawn Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 291.
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 Central Elementary School better than Westlawn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elementary School ranks higher (21.7 vs 14.6 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 Central Elementary School and Westlawn Middle School?
About 186 m in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary School: 291. Westlawn Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary School and Westlawn Middle School rank in Alabama?
Central Elementary School is 603rd of 699 and Westlawn Middle School is 240th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).