Kilby Laboratory School vs L E Willson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kilby Laboratory School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students
L E Willson Elementary School
Sheffield · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
253 students
| Measure | Kilby Laboratory School Florence, Alabama | L E Willson Elementary School Sheffield, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 96 Top 5% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1 of 699 | #503 of 699 |
| National rank | #50 of 50,301 | #36914 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 187 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.2% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Florence | Sheffield |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kilby Laboratory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.1 vs 32.5).
- •Kilby Laboratory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.2% vs 78.3%).
- •L E Willson Elementary School is the larger school with 253 students compared with 187.
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 Kilby Laboratory School better than L E Willson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kilby Laboratory School ranks higher (96.1 vs 32.5 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 Kilby Laboratory School and L E Willson Elementary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Florence and Sheffield in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kilby Laboratory School: 187. L E Willson Elementary School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kilby Laboratory School and L E Willson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Kilby Laboratory School is 1st of 699 and L E Willson Elementary School is 503rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).