Booker T Washington Magnet High School vs Halcyon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T Washington Magnet High School
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
492 students
Halcyon Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
| Measure | Booker T Washington Magnet High School Montgomery, Alabama | Halcyon Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 304 | #439 of 699 |
| National rank | #2677 of 16,910 | #31453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 492 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T Washington Magnet High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 40.7).
- •Booker T Washington Magnet High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Booker T Washington Magnet High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 43%).
- •Booker T Washington Magnet High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 62.5%).
- •Booker T Washington Magnet High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.8).
- •Halcyon Elementary School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 492.
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 Booker T Washington Magnet High School better than Halcyon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T Washington Magnet High School ranks higher (72.5 vs 40.7 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 Booker T Washington Magnet High School and Halcyon Elementary School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School: 492. Halcyon Elementary School: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T Washington Magnet High School and Halcyon Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Booker T Washington Magnet High School is 14th of 304 and Halcyon Elementary School is 439th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).