Good Hope Elementary School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Good Hope Elementary School
Cullman · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
393 students
West Elementary School
Cullman · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
490 students
| Measure | Good Hope Elementary School Cullman, Alabama | West Elementary School Cullman, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 699 | #107 of 699 |
| National rank | #22012 of 50,301 | #13536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 393 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 63% |
| city | Cullman | Cullman |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 54.5).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 61%).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 50.4%).
- •West Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.7).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 393.
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 Good Hope Elementary School better than West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (66.9 vs 54.5 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 Good Hope Elementary School and West Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Cullman and Cullman in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Good Hope Elementary School: 393. West Elementary School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Good Hope Elementary School and West Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Good Hope Elementary School is 248th of 699 and West Elementary School is 107th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).