Hillcrest High School vs Maxwell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Maxwell Elementary School
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Maxwell Elementary School Duncanville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 304 | #319 of 699 |
| National rank | #9331 of 16,910 | #25176 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,434 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 58% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Duncanville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 46.4).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 61.6%).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.2).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 511.
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 Hillcrest High School better than Maxwell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maxwell Elementary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 46.4 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 Hillcrest High School and Maxwell Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Duncanville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 1,434. Maxwell Elementary School: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Maxwell Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Hillcrest High School is 100th of 304 and Maxwell Elementary School is 319th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).