Childersburg Elementary School vs Westhills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childersburg Elementary School
Childersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
278 students
Westhills Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | Childersburg Elementary School Childersburg, Alabama | Westhills Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #474 of 699 | #499 of 699 |
| National rank | #34432 of 50,301 | #36409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 278 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Childersburg | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Childersburg Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 33.3).
- •Childersburg Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Childersburg Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 74%).
- •Westhills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.5).
- •Childersburg Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 277.
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 Childersburg Elementary School better than Westhills Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Childersburg Elementary School ranks higher (36.3 vs 33.3 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 Childersburg Elementary School and Westhills Elementary School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Childersburg and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Childersburg Elementary School: 278. Westhills Elementary School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Childersburg Elementary School and Westhills Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Childersburg Elementary School is 474th of 699 and Westhills Elementary School is 499th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).