Litchfield Middle School vs Thompson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Litchfield Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
Thompson Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Litchfield Middle School Gadsden, Alabama | Thompson Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 263 | #581 of 699 |
| National rank | #13607 of 15,369 | #41960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 252 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 252 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thompson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 21.0).
- •Thompson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Thompson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 81.3%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.6).
- •Thompson Elementary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 252.
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 Litchfield Middle School better than Thompson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thompson Elementary School ranks higher (24.6 vs 21.0 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 Litchfield Middle School and Thompson Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Litchfield Middle School: 252. Thompson Elementary School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Litchfield Middle School and Thompson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Litchfield Middle School is 213th of 263 and Thompson Elementary School is 581st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).