Highland Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gadsden, Alabama 35904 · Etowah County
#341 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#26891 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a public elementary located in Gadsden, in the Etowah County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 216 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 341st of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 216.
There are 15 schools in Gadsden; Highland Elementary School ranks 4th of 15 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thompson Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students · 5.0 km away
Mitchell Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 5.5 km away
Gaston High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 7–12
380 students · 5.9 km away
Gaston Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
290 students · 5.9 km away
Duck Springs Elementary School
Attalla · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
207 students · 7.0 km away
Floyd Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students · 7.3 km away
Sansom Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students · 7.8 km away
W E Striplin Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students · 8.4 km away
Gadsden Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students · 8.6 km away
Litchfield Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
252 students · 9.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
A C Moore Primary School
Atmore · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
216 students
Catoma Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
Livingston Junior High School
Livingston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
216 students
Welti Elementary School
Cullman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
Walnut Park Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
Montview Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
Highland Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #341 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Highland Elementary School ranks #341 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #26891 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School had 216 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.