DavisEmerson Middle School vs Holt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DavisEmerson Middle School
Cottondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
Holt Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students
| Measure | DavisEmerson Middle School Cottondale, Alabama | Holt Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 263 | #678 of 699 |
| National rank | #14416 of 15,369 | #48132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 397 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| city | Cottondale | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DavisEmerson Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 13.9).
- •DavisEmerson Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •DavisEmerson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •DavisEmerson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 82.4%).
- •Holt Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.9).
- •Holt Elementary School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 397.
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 DavisEmerson Middle School better than Holt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DavisEmerson Middle School ranks higher (16.1 vs 13.9 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 DavisEmerson Middle School and Holt Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Cottondale and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DavisEmerson Middle School: 397. Holt Elementary School: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DavisEmerson Middle School and Holt Elementary School rank in Alabama?
DavisEmerson Middle School is 232nd of 263 and Holt Elementary School is 678th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).