Lipscomb Elementary School vs Rutledge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lipscomb Elementary School
Lipscomb · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
Rutledge School
Midfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
288 students
| Measure | Lipscomb Elementary School Lipscomb, Alabama | Rutledge School Midfield, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #615 of 699 | #250 of 263 |
| National rank | #44667 of 50,301 | #14886 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 221 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 221 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Lipscomb | Midfield |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lipscomb Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 12.2).
- •Lipscomb Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Lipscomb Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Lipscomb Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.8% vs 90.3%).
- •Lipscomb Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.6).
- •Rutledge School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 221.
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 Lipscomb Elementary School better than Rutledge School?
On the Success Index (US), Lipscomb Elementary School ranks higher (20.3 vs 12.2 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 Lipscomb Elementary School and Rutledge School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Lipscomb and Midfield in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lipscomb Elementary School: 221. Rutledge School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lipscomb Elementary School and Rutledge School rank in Alabama?
Lipscomb Elementary School is 615th of 699 and Rutledge School is 250th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).