Piedmont Elementary School vs Tharptown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 196 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piedmont Elementary School
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
Tharptown Elementary School
Russellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
541 students
| Measure | Piedmont Elementary School Piedmont, Alabama | Tharptown Elementary School Russellville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 699 | #394 of 699 |
| National rank | #20468 of 50,301 | #29698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 542 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 48% |
| city | Piedmont | Russellville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piedmont Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 43.4).
- •Piedmont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Piedmont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Piedmont Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 66.5%).
- •Tharptown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.1).
- •Piedmont Elementary School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 541.
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 Piedmont Elementary School better than Tharptown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Piedmont Elementary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 43.4 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 Piedmont Elementary School and Tharptown Elementary School?
About 196 km in a straight line, between Piedmont and Russellville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piedmont Elementary School: 542. Tharptown Elementary School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piedmont Elementary School and Tharptown Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Piedmont Elementary School is 221st of 699 and Tharptown Elementary School is 394th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).