Hackleburg Elementary School vs Thurston T Nelson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 168 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hackleburg Elementary School
Hackleburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Thurston T Nelson Primary School
Scottsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
257 students
| Measure | Hackleburg Elementary School Hackleburg, Alabama | Thurston T Nelson Primary School Scottsboro, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #386 of 699 | #130 of 699 |
| National rank | #29323 of 50,301 | #15490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 258 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Hackleburg | Scottsboro |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston T Nelson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 43.9).
- •Thurston T Nelson Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 57%).
- •Thurston T Nelson Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.2).
- •Hackleburg Elementary School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 257.
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 Hackleburg Elementary School better than Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston T Nelson Primary School ranks higher (64.0 vs 43.9 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 Hackleburg Elementary School and Thurston T Nelson Primary School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Hackleburg and Scottsboro in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hackleburg Elementary School: 258. Thurston T Nelson Primary School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hackleburg Elementary School and Thurston T Nelson Primary School rank in Alabama?
Hackleburg Elementary School is 386th of 699 and Thurston T Nelson Primary School is 130th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).