Greenwood Elementary School vs McCalla Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenwood Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
290 students
McCalla Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
752 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama | McCalla Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 699 | #451 of 699 |
| National rank | #42291 of 50,301 | #31947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 290 | 752 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 752 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Bessemer | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCalla Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 24.0).
- •McCalla Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •McCalla Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •McCalla Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 71.7%).
- •McCalla Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.3).
- •McCalla Elementary School is the larger school with 752 students compared with 290.
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 Greenwood Elementary School better than McCalla Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McCalla Elementary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 24.0 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 Greenwood Elementary School and McCalla Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary School: 290. McCalla Elementary School: 752. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary School and McCalla Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Greenwood Elementary School is 586th of 699 and McCalla Elementary School is 451st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).