Elvin Hill Elementary School vs Shelby Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elvin Hill Elementary School
Columbiana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students
Shelby Elementary School
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Elvin Hill Elementary School Columbiana, Alabama | Shelby Elementary School Shelby, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #402 of 699 | #193 of 699 |
| National rank | #29947 of 50,301 | #19014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 534 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 57% |
| city | Columbiana | Shelby |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shelby Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 43.0).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 67%).
- •Shelby Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Elvin Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 242.
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 Elvin Hill Elementary School better than Shelby Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shelby Elementary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 43.0 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 Elvin Hill Elementary School and Shelby Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Columbiana and Shelby in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elvin Hill Elementary School: 534. Shelby Elementary School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elvin Hill Elementary School and Shelby Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Elvin Hill Elementary School is 402nd of 699 and Shelby Elementary School is 193rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).