Vestavia Hills Elementary East vs Vestavia Hills Elementary West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vestavia Hills Elementary East
Vestavia Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
771 students
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Vestavia Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students
| Measure | Vestavia Hills Elementary East Vestavia Hills, Alabama | Vestavia Hills Elementary West Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 699 | #13 of 699 |
| National rank | #2037 of 50,301 | #2139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 81% |
| city | Vestavia Hills | Vestavia Hills |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.0 vs 85.7).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary East does better on math proficiency (87% vs 81%).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary East does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary East does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 13.5%).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.5).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary East is the larger school with 771 students compared with 691.
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 Vestavia Hills Elementary East better than Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Vestavia Hills Elementary East and Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Vestavia Hills and Vestavia Hills in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East: 771. Vestavia Hills Elementary West: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vestavia Hills Elementary East and Vestavia Hills Elementary West rank in Alabama?
Vestavia Hills Elementary East is 12th of 699 and Vestavia Hills Elementary West is 13th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).