Collins Intermediate School vs Thurston T Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Intermediate School
Scottsboro · Public middle · Grades 4–6
538 students
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Scottsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
257 students
| Measure | Collins Intermediate School Scottsboro, Alabama | Thurston T Nelson Primary School Scottsboro, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #71 of 263 | #130 of 699 |
| National rank | #6520 of 15,369 | #15490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 538 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.9% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Scottsboro | Scottsboro |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston T Nelson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 55.2).
- •Thurston T Nelson Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 53.9%).
- •Thurston T Nelson Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.9).
- •Collins Intermediate School is the larger school with 538 students compared with 257.
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 Collins Intermediate School better than Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston T Nelson Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 55.2 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 Collins Intermediate School and Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Scottsboro and Scottsboro in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Intermediate School: 538. Thurston T Nelson Primary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Intermediate School and Thurston T Nelson Primary School rank in Alabama?
Collins Intermediate School is 71st of 263 and Thurston T Nelson Primary School is 130th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).