DavisEmerson Middle School vs Holt High 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.
DavisEmerson Middle School
Cottondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
397 students
Holt High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
456 students
| Measure | DavisEmerson Middle School Cottondale, Alabama | Holt High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 263 | #259 of 304 |
| National rank | #14416 of 15,369 | #15406 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Cottondale | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holt High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.1 vs 16.1).
- •DavisEmerson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 17%).
- •Holt High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 79.3%).
- •Holt High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 18.9).
- •Holt High School is the larger school with 456 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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Holt High School ranks higher (19.1 vs 16.1 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 High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Cottondale and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DavisEmerson Middle School: 397. Holt High School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DavisEmerson Middle School and Holt High School rank in Alabama?
DavisEmerson Middle School is 232nd of 263 and Holt High School is 259th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).