Northridge High School vs Verner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 225 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,153 students
Verner Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Northridge High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Verner Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 304 | #36 of 699 |
| National rank | #5426 of 16,910 | #4867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,153 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 81% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 61.5).
- •Verner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Verner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Verner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 33.7%).
- •Verner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.4).
- •Northridge High School is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 608.
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 Northridge High School better than Verner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Verner Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 61.5 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 Northridge High School and Verner Elementary School?
About 225 m in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge High School: 1,153. Verner Elementary School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge High School and Verner Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Northridge High School is 33rd of 304 and Verner Elementary School is 36th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).