Auburn Early Education Center vs Challenger Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 246 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn Early Education Center
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–2
492 students
Challenger Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Auburn Early Education Center Auburn, Alabama | Challenger Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 699 | #242 of 699 |
| National rank | #24582 of 50,301 | #21567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Auburn | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 50.8).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 44.7%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •Auburn Early Education Center is the larger school with 492 students compared with 491.
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 Auburn Early Education Center better than Challenger Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary School ranks higher (55.1 vs 50.8 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 Auburn Early Education Center and Challenger Elementary School?
About 246 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn Early Education Center: 492. Challenger Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn Early Education Center and Challenger Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Auburn Early Education Center is 304th of 699 and Challenger Elementary School is 242nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).