Mitchell Elementary School vs Sansom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Sansom Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Mitchell Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Sansom Middle School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 699 | #169 of 263 |
| National rank | #16112 of 50,301 | #10537 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 262 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mitchell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 36.6).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 39%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 77.6%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •Sansom Middle School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 262.
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 Mitchell Elementary School better than Sansom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mitchell Elementary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 36.6 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 Mitchell Elementary School and Sansom Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Elementary School: 262. Sansom Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Elementary School and Sansom Middle School rank in Alabama?
Mitchell Elementary School is 143rd of 699 and Sansom Middle School is 169th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).