Bellingrath Middle School vs Forest Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingrath Middle School
Montgomery · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
| Measure | Bellingrath Middle School Montgomery, Alabama | Forest Avenue Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #258 of 263 | #11 of 699 |
| National rank | #15212 of 15,369 | #2011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 583 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 90% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 8.3).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 6%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 12%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 87.5%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.8).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 583.
- •Bellingrath Middle School is a charter school while Forest Avenue Elementary School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bellingrath Middle School better than Forest Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 8.3 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 Bellingrath Middle School and Forest Avenue Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingrath Middle School: 583. Forest Avenue Elementary School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingrath Middle School and Forest Avenue Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bellingrath Middle School is 258th of 263 and Forest Avenue Elementary School is 11th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).