Hatton Elementary School vs Whitley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 451 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hatton Elementary School
Leighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
236 students
Whitley Elementary School
Prichard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
| Measure | Hatton Elementary School Leighton, Alabama | Whitley Elementary School Prichard, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 699 | #649 of 699 |
| National rank | #29667 of 50,301 | #46795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 236 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Leighton | Prichard |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hatton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 16.7).
- •Hatton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Hatton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Hatton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 87.3%).
- •Hatton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.9).
- •Whitley Elementary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 236.
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 Hatton Elementary School better than Whitley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hatton Elementary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 16.7 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 Hatton Elementary School and Whitley Elementary School?
About 451 km in a straight line, between Leighton and Prichard in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hatton Elementary School: 236. Whitley Elementary School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hatton Elementary School and Whitley Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Hatton Elementary School is 393rd of 699 and Whitley Elementary School is 649th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).