Greenwood Elementary School vs South Shades Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.1 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
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
534 students
| Measure | Greenwood Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama | South Shades Crest Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 699 | #62 of 699 |
| National rank | #42291 of 50,301 | #8942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 290 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.7% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Bessemer | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 24.0).
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 71.7%).
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.3).
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School is the larger school with 534 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 South Shades Crest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Shades Crest Elementary School ranks higher (73.5 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 South Shades Crest Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenwood Elementary School: 290. South Shades Crest Elementary School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenwood Elementary School and South Shades Crest Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Greenwood Elementary School is 586th of 699 and South Shades Crest Elementary School is 62nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).