Bear Exploration Center vs Johnson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Exploration Center
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
Johnson Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
| Measure | Bear Exploration Center Montgomery, Alabama | Johnson Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 699 | #654 of 699 |
| National rank | #9975 of 50,301 | #46973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 507 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 507 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 21% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Exploration Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 16.3).
- •Bear Exploration Center does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •Bear Exploration Center does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 16%).
- •Bear Exploration Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 79.1%).
- •Johnson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.8).
- •Bear Exploration Center is the larger school with 507 students compared with 340.
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 Bear Exploration Center better than Johnson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Exploration Center ranks higher (71.9 vs 16.3 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 Bear Exploration Center and Johnson Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Exploration Center: 507. Johnson Elementary School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Exploration Center and Johnson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bear Exploration Center is 73rd of 699 and Johnson Elementary School is 654th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).