Eastwood Middle School vs Paul W Bryant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 281 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastwood Middle School
Cottondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students
Paul W Bryant High School
Cottondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,134 students
| Measure | Eastwood Middle School Cottondale, Alabama | Paul W Bryant High School Cottondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 263 | #265 of 304 |
| National rank | #13581 of 15,369 | #15656 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 711 | 1,134 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 1,134 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 18% |
| city | Cottondale | Cottondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 17.7).
- •Eastwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Eastwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Paul W Bryant High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 71.4%).
- •Eastwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.0).
- •Paul W Bryant High School is the larger school with 1,134 students compared with 711.
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 Eastwood Middle School better than Paul W Bryant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Eastwood Middle School ranks higher (21.2 vs 17.7 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 Eastwood Middle School and Paul W Bryant High School?
About 281 m in a straight line, between Cottondale and Cottondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastwood Middle School: 711. Paul W Bryant High School: 1,134. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastwood Middle School and Paul W Bryant High School rank in Alabama?
Eastwood Middle School is 212th of 263 and Paul W Bryant High School is 265th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).