Underwood Elementary School vs Wilson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Underwood Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
343 students
Wilson High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 7–12
585 students
| Measure | Underwood Elementary School Florence, Alabama | Wilson High School Florence, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 699 | #86 of 304 |
| National rank | #21556 of 50,301 | #8495 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 343 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Underwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 49.6).
- •Underwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •Underwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Underwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 48.2%).
- •Wilson High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.3).
- •Wilson High School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 343.
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 Underwood Elementary School better than Wilson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Underwood Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 49.6 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 Underwood Elementary School and Wilson High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Underwood Elementary School: 343. Wilson High School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Underwood Elementary School and Wilson High School rank in Alabama?
Underwood Elementary School is 241st of 699 and Wilson High School is 86th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).