John S Jones Elementary School vs Walnut Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John S Jones Elementary School
Rainbow City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
745 students
Walnut Park Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | John S Jones Elementary School Rainbow City, Alabama | Walnut Park Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 699 | #534 of 699 |
| National rank | #10262 of 50,301 | #39165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 745 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 27% |
| city | Rainbow City | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John S Jones Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 29.1).
- •John S Jones Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 27%).
- •John S Jones Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 42%).
- •John S Jones Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 78.9%).
- •John S Jones Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •John S Jones Elementary School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 218.
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 John S Jones Elementary School better than Walnut Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), John S Jones Elementary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 29.1 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 John S Jones Elementary School and Walnut Park Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Rainbow City and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John S Jones Elementary School: 745. Walnut Park Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John S Jones Elementary School and Walnut Park Elementary School rank in Alabama?
John S Jones Elementary School is 76th of 699 and Walnut Park Elementary School is 534th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).