Etowah High School vs Walnut Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.3 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
Walnut Park Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Etowah High School Attalla, Alabama | Walnut Park Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #234 of 304 | #534 of 699 |
| National rank | #14143 of 16,910 | #39165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Attalla | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 26.2).
- •Walnut Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Walnut Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Etowah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 78.9%).
- •Etowah High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.8).
- •Etowah High School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 218.
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 Walnut Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Park Elementary School ranks higher (29.1 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 Walnut Park Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Attalla and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etowah High School: 453. Walnut Park Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etowah High School and Walnut Park Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Etowah High School is 234th of 304 and Walnut Park Elementary School is 534th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).