Colbert Heights Elementary School vs R E Thompson Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
Tuscumbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
486 students
R E Thompson Intermediate School
Tuscumbia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
360 students
| Measure | Colbert Heights Elementary School Tuscumbia, Alabama | R E Thompson Intermediate School Tuscumbia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 699 | #299 of 699 |
| National rank | #27678 of 50,301 | #24415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 486 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Tuscumbia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 46.3).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 56%).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.2).
- •Colbert Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 360.
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 Colbert Heights Elementary School better than R E Thompson Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks higher (51.1 vs 46.3 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 Colbert Heights Elementary School and R E Thompson Intermediate School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Tuscumbia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colbert Heights Elementary School: 486. R E Thompson Intermediate School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colbert Heights Elementary School and R E Thompson Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
Colbert Heights Elementary School is 353rd of 699 and R E Thompson Intermediate School is 299th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).