Grant Elementary School vs Whitley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elementary School
Prichard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
285 students
Whitley Elementary School
Prichard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
| Measure | Grant Elementary School Prichard, Alabama | Whitley Elementary School Prichard, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 699 | #649 of 699 |
| National rank | #40027 of 50,301 | #46795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 285 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Prichard | Prichard |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 16.7).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Grant Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Whitley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 94.4%).
- •Whitley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 23.8).
- •Grant Elementary School is the larger school with 285 students compared with 237.
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 Grant Elementary School better than Whitley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Elementary School ranks higher (27.6 vs 16.7 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 Grant Elementary School and Whitley Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Prichard and Prichard in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elementary School: 285. Whitley Elementary School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elementary School and Whitley Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Grant Elementary School is 547th of 699 and Whitley Elementary School is 649th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).