Floyd Elementary School vs Gadsden Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floyd Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
Gadsden Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
| Measure | Floyd Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Gadsden Middle School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 699 | #137 of 263 |
| National rank | #45344 of 50,301 | #9339 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 384 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 43% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gadsden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 19.2).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 82%).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 24.0).
- •Gadsden Middle School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 384.
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 Floyd Elementary School better than Gadsden Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gadsden Middle School ranks higher (42.2 vs 19.2 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 Floyd Elementary School and Gadsden Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floyd Elementary School: 384. Gadsden Middle School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floyd Elementary School and Gadsden Middle School rank in Alabama?
Floyd Elementary School is 623rd of 699 and Gadsden Middle School is 137th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).