Russellville Elementary School vs Tharptown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russellville Elementary School
Russellville · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
576 students
Tharptown Elementary School
Russellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
541 students
| Measure | Russellville Elementary School Russellville, Alabama | Tharptown Elementary School Russellville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 699 | #394 of 699 |
| National rank | #34782 of 50,301 | #29698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 576 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| city | Russellville | Russellville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tharptown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 35.8).
- •Tharptown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Tharptown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Russellville Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 66.5%).
- •Tharptown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 18.0).
- •Russellville Elementary School is the larger school with 576 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 Russellville Elementary School better than Tharptown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tharptown Elementary School ranks higher (43.4 vs 35.8 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 Russellville Elementary School and Tharptown Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Russellville and Russellville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russellville Elementary School: 576. Tharptown Elementary School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russellville Elementary School and Tharptown Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Russellville Elementary School is 477th of 699 and Tharptown Elementary School is 394th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).