Hillcrest Middle School vs Skyland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
Skyland Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
459 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Skyland Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 263 | #604 of 699 |
| National rank | #10449 of 15,369 | #43812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 542 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 21.7).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 76.5%).
- •Skyland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.4).
- •Hillcrest Middle School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 459.
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 Middle School better than Skyland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle School ranks higher (37.0 vs 21.7 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 Hillcrest Middle School and Skyland Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle School: 542. Skyland Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle School and Skyland Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Hillcrest Middle School is 167th of 263 and Skyland Elementary School is 604th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).