Central High School vs University Place Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.2 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
University Place Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
| Measure | Central High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | University Place Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 304 | #505 of 699 |
| National rank | #15603 of 16,910 | #37008 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 796 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Place Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 18.0).
- •University Place Elementary School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •University Place Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •University Place Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.3% vs 78.1%).
- •University Place Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 570.
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 University Place Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), University Place Elementary School ranks higher (32.4 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 University Place Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 796. University Place Elementary School: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and University Place Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Central High School is 263rd of 304 and University Place Elementary School is 505th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).