G W Trenholm Primary School vs McBride Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G W Trenholm Primary School
Tuscumbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
413 students
McBride Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
647 students
| Measure | G W Trenholm Primary School Tuscumbia, Alabama | McBride Elementary School Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #263 of 699 | #87 of 699 |
| National rank | #23316 of 50,301 | #11253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 413 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Muscle Shoals |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McBride Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 52.6).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 55.9%).
- •G W Trenholm Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.5).
- •McBride Elementary School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 413.
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 G W Trenholm Primary School better than McBride Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McBride Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 52.6 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 G W Trenholm Primary School and McBride Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G W Trenholm Primary School: 413. McBride Elementary School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G W Trenholm Primary School and McBride Elementary School rank in Alabama?
G W Trenholm Primary School is 263rd of 699 and McBride Elementary School is 87th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).