Flatwoods Elementary School vs Matthews Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Flatwoods Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
459 students
Matthews Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
401 students
| Measure | Flatwoods Elementary School Northport, Alabama | Matthews Elementary School Northport, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #538 of 699 | #663 of 699 |
| National rank | #39327 of 50,301 | #47259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 459 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Northport | Northport |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Flatwoods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 15.8).
- •Flatwoods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Flatwoods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Flatwoods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 86.8%).
- •Flatwoods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Flatwoods Elementary School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 401.
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 Flatwoods Elementary School better than Matthews Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Flatwoods Elementary School ranks higher (28.8 vs 15.8 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 Flatwoods Elementary School and Matthews Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Northport and Northport in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Flatwoods Elementary School: 459. Matthews Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Flatwoods Elementary School and Matthews Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Flatwoods Elementary School is 538th of 699 and Matthews Elementary School is 663rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).