Erwin Middle School vs Sun Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Erwin Middle School
Center Point · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
Sun Valley Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
| Measure | Erwin Middle School Center Point, Alabama | Sun Valley Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 263 | #681 of 699 |
| National rank | #14636 of 15,369 | #48187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.1% | 76.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 16% |
| city | Center Point | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.5 vs 13.8).
- •Erwin Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Erwin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 22%).
- •Sun Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 82.1%).
- •Erwin Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.5).
- •Sun Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 585.
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 Erwin Middle School better than Sun Valley Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Erwin Middle School and Sun Valley Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Center Point and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Erwin Middle School: 585. Sun Valley Elementary School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Erwin Middle School and Sun Valley Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Erwin Middle School is 241st of 263 and Sun Valley Elementary School is 681st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).