Academy For Science Foreign Language vs Ronald McNair 78
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy For Science Foreign Language
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Ronald McNair 78
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
390 students
| Measure | Academy For Science Foreign Language Huntsville, Alabama | Ronald McNair 78 Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 699 | #254 of 263 |
| National rank | #15959 of 50,301 | #15053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 303 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 8% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy For Science Foreign Language scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 10.5).
- •Academy For Science Foreign Language does better on math proficiency (51% vs 8%).
- •Academy For Science Foreign Language does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 15%).
- •Academy For Science Foreign Language does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 77.4%).
- •Academy For Science Foreign Language does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.5).
- •Ronald McNair 78 is the larger school with 390 students compared with 303.
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 Science Foreign Language better than Ronald McNair 78?
On the Success Index (US), Academy For Science Foreign Language ranks higher (63.2 vs 10.5 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 Science Foreign Language and Ronald McNair 78?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy For Science Foreign Language: 303. Ronald McNair 78: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy For Science Foreign Language and Ronald McNair 78 rank in Alabama?
Academy For Science Foreign Language is 140th of 699 and Ronald McNair 78 is 254th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).