Eden Elementary School vs Walter M Kennedy School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eden Elementary School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
346 students
Walter M Kennedy School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
437 students
| Measure | Eden Elementary School Pell City, Alabama | Walter M Kennedy School Pell City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 699 | #271 of 699 |
| National rank | #31377 of 50,301 | #23578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 346 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 346 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Pell City | Pell City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter M Kennedy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 40.8).
- •Walter M Kennedy School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Walter M Kennedy School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Walter M Kennedy School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 77.7%).
- •Eden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.5).
- •Walter M Kennedy School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 346.
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 Eden Elementary School better than Walter M Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter M Kennedy School ranks higher (52.3 vs 40.8 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 Eden Elementary School and Walter M Kennedy School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Pell City and Pell City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eden Elementary School: 346. Walter M Kennedy School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eden Elementary School and Walter M Kennedy School rank in Alabama?
Eden Elementary School is 436th of 699 and Walter M Kennedy School is 271st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).