Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School vs James Dawson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
James Dawson Elementary
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
447 students
| Measure | Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School Huntsville, Alabama | James Dawson Elementary Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 263 | #579 of 699 |
| National rank | #5062 of 15,369 | #41886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 270 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 24.7).
- •Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 70.7%).
- •Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.2).
- •James Dawson Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 270.
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 Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School better than James Dawson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School ranks higher (61.9 vs 24.7 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 Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School and James Dawson Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School: 270. James Dawson Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School and James Dawson Elementary rank in Alabama?
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is 49th of 263 and James Dawson Elementary is 579th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).