GW Long Elementary School vs West End Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 247 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
GW Long Elementary School
Skipperville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
492 students
West End Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | GW Long Elementary School Skipperville, Alabama | West End Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 699 | #682 of 699 |
| National rank | #17714 of 50,301 | #48191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 76.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 14% |
| city | Skipperville | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •GW Long Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 13.8).
- •GW Long Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 14%).
- •GW Long Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 16%).
- •GW Long Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 76.8%).
- •GW Long Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.6).
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 GW Long Elementary School better than West End Academy?
On the Success Index (US), GW Long Elementary School ranks higher (60.7 vs 13.8 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 GW Long Elementary School and West End Academy?
About 247 km in a straight line, between Skipperville and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
GW Long Elementary School: 492. West End Academy: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do GW Long Elementary School and West End Academy rank in Alabama?
GW Long Elementary School is 168th of 699 and West End Academy is 682nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).