Etowah High School vs Gadsden City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etowah High School
Attalla · Public high · Grades 9–12
453 students
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
| Measure | Etowah High School Attalla, Alabama | Gadsden City High School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 304 | #181 of 304 |
| National rank | #14143 of 16,910 | #12087 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 453 | 1,361 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 1,361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| city | Attalla | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gadsden City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 26.2).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Etowah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 68.9%).
- •Etowah High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.4).
- •Gadsden City High School is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 453.
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 Etowah High School better than Gadsden City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gadsden City High School ranks higher (35.5 vs 26.2 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 Etowah High School and Gadsden City High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Attalla and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etowah High School: 453. Gadsden City High School: 1,361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etowah High School and Gadsden City High School rank in Alabama?
Etowah High School is 234th of 304 and Gadsden City High School is 181st of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).