Gadsden Middle School vs W E Striplin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 233 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gadsden Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
W E Striplin Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Gadsden Middle School Gadsden, Alabama | W E Striplin Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 263 | #625 of 699 |
| National rank | #9339 of 15,369 | #45378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 84.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| 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 32%).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 84.8%).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.0).
- •Gadsden Middle School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 400.
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 Gadsden Middle School better than W E Striplin Elementary 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 Gadsden Middle School and W E Striplin Elementary School?
About 233 m in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gadsden Middle School: 438. W E Striplin Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gadsden Middle School and W E Striplin Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gadsden Middle School is 137th of 263 and W E Striplin Elementary School is 625th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).