Green Valley Elementary School vs Pizitz Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Valley Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
501 students
Pizitz Middle School
Vestavia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,131 students
| Measure | Green Valley Elementary School Hoover, Alabama | Pizitz Middle School Vestavia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #212 of 699 | #3 of 263 |
| National rank | #19924 of 50,301 | #577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 501 | 1,131 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 1,131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 81% |
| city | Hoover | Vestavia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pizitz Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 57.5).
- •Pizitz Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 51%).
- •Pizitz Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 49%).
- •Pizitz Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 51.9%).
- •Green Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Pizitz Middle School is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 501.
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 Green Valley Elementary School better than Pizitz Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pizitz Middle School ranks higher (86.7 vs 57.5 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 Green Valley Elementary School and Pizitz Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Vestavia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Valley Elementary School: 501. Pizitz Middle School: 1,131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Valley Elementary School and Pizitz Middle School rank in Alabama?
Green Valley Elementary School is 212th of 699 and Pizitz Middle School is 3rd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).