Maxwell Elementary School vs Southview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maxwell Elementary School
Duncanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Southview Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students
| Measure | Maxwell Elementary School Duncanville, Alabama | Southview Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 699 | #544 of 699 |
| National rank | #25176 of 50,301 | #39882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 511 | 644 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 644 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.6% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 36% |
| city | Duncanville | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maxwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 27.9).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 66.5%).
- •Maxwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Southview Elementary School is the larger school with 644 students compared with 511.
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 Maxwell Elementary School better than Southview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maxwell Elementary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 27.9 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 Maxwell Elementary School and Southview Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Duncanville and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maxwell Elementary School: 511. Southview Elementary School: 644. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maxwell Elementary School and Southview Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Maxwell Elementary School is 319th of 699 and Southview Elementary School is 544th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).