Eastwood Middle School vs Woodland Forrest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.0 km 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
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
| Measure | Eastwood Middle School Cottondale, Alabama | Woodland Forrest Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #212 of 263 | #493 of 699 |
| National rank | #13581 of 15,369 | #36156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 711 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 36% |
| city | Cottondale | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 21.2).
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 25%).
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 71.4%).
- •Woodland Forrest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.2).
- •Eastwood Middle School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 544.
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 Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland Forrest Elementary School ranks higher (33.7 vs 21.2 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 Eastwood Middle School and Woodland Forrest Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cottondale and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastwood Middle School: 711. Woodland Forrest Elementary School: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastwood Middle School and Woodland Forrest Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Eastwood Middle School is 212th of 263 and Woodland Forrest Elementary School is 493rd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).