Etowah Middle School vs Walnut Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etowah Middle School
Attalla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
Walnut Park Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | Etowah Middle School Attalla, Alabama | Walnut Park Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 263 | #534 of 699 |
| National rank | #11187 of 15,369 | #39165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 342 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| city | Attalla | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Etowah Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 29.1).
- •Etowah Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Walnut Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Etowah Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 78.9%).
- •Walnut Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.0).
- •Etowah Middle School is the larger school with 342 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 Middle School better than Walnut Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Etowah Middle School ranks higher (33.5 vs 29.1 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 Middle School and Walnut Park Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Attalla and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etowah Middle School: 342. Walnut Park Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etowah Middle School and Walnut Park Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Etowah Middle School is 182nd of 263 and Walnut Park Elementary School is 534th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).