Jackson Intermediate School vs Myrtlewood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 175 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson Intermediate School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
282 students
Myrtlewood Elementary School
Fosters · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
280 students
| Measure | Jackson Intermediate School Jackson, Alabama | Myrtlewood Elementary School Fosters, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 699 | #190 of 699 |
| National rank | #36804 of 50,301 | #18861 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 282 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 57% |
| city | Jackson | Fosters |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Myrtlewood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 32.7).
- •Myrtlewood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Myrtlewood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Myrtlewood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 75.9%).
- •Myrtlewood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 20.1).
- •Jackson Intermediate School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 280.
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 Jackson Intermediate School better than Myrtlewood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Myrtlewood Elementary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 32.7 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 Jackson Intermediate School and Myrtlewood Elementary School?
About 175 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Fosters in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson Intermediate School: 282. Myrtlewood Elementary School: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson Intermediate School and Myrtlewood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Jackson Intermediate School is 502nd of 699 and Myrtlewood Elementary School is 190th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).