Central High School vs Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
324 students
| Measure | Central High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #263 of 304 | #19 of 699 |
| National rank | #15603 of 16,910 | #2774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 796 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 18.0).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 78.1%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.1).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 324.
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 High School better than Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 18.0 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 Central High School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 796. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary rank in Alabama?
Central High School is 263rd of 304 and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is 19th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).