Gulf Shores Elementary School vs Paine Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 390 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gulf Shores Elementary School
Gulf Shores · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,230 students
Paine Elementary School
Trussville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,338 students
| Measure | Gulf Shores Elementary School Gulf Shores, Alabama | Paine Elementary School Trussville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #226 of 699 | #23 of 699 |
| National rank | #20672 of 50,301 | #3236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,230 | 1,338 |
| Enrollment | 1,230 | 1,338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Gulf Shores | Trussville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paine Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 56.4).
- •Paine Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 35.4%).
- •Paine Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.8).
- •Paine Elementary School is the larger school with 1,338 students compared with 1,230.
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 Gulf Shores Elementary School better than Paine Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paine Elementary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 56.4 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 Gulf Shores Elementary School and Paine Elementary School?
About 390 km in a straight line, between Gulf Shores and Trussville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gulf Shores Elementary School: 1,230. Paine Elementary School: 1,338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gulf Shores Elementary School and Paine Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gulf Shores Elementary School is 226th of 699 and Paine Elementary School is 23rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).