Cora Castlen Elementary vs Tuggle Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 367 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cora Castlen Elementary
Grand Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Tuggle Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Cora Castlen Elementary Grand Bay, Alabama | Tuggle Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 699 | #655 of 699 |
| National rank | #19640 of 50,301 | #47036 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Grand Bay | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cora Castlen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 16.2).
- •Cora Castlen Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Cora Castlen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 19%).
- •Cora Castlen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 74.7%).
- •Cora Castlen Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 23.5).
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 Cora Castlen Elementary better than Tuggle Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cora Castlen Elementary ranks higher (57.9 vs 16.2 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 Cora Castlen Elementary and Tuggle Elementary School?
About 367 km in a straight line, between Grand Bay and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora Castlen Elementary: 423. Tuggle Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora Castlen Elementary and Tuggle Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Cora Castlen Elementary is 205th of 699 and Tuggle Elementary School is 655th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).