Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary vs Verner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
324 students
Verner Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students
| Measure | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Verner Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 699 | #36 of 699 |
| National rank | #2774 of 50,301 | #4867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 324 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 80.3).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Verner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 27.8%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.4).
- •Verner Elementary School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 324.
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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary better than Verner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 80.3 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 Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary and Verner Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary: 324. Verner Elementary School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary and Verner Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is 19th of 699 and Verner Elementary School is 36th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).