Clark Elementary School vs Edgewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
113 students
Edgewood Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
402 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Edgewood Elementary School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 699 | #633 of 699 |
| National rank | #46105 of 50,301 | #45713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 113 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.9 vs 18.6).
- •Edgewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Edgewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Edgewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 97.3%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 19.1).
- •Edgewood Elementary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 113.
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 Clark Elementary School better than Edgewood Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Clark Elementary School and Edgewood Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 113. Edgewood Elementary School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Edgewood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Clark Elementary School is 638th of 699 and Edgewood Elementary School is 633rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).