Calloway Smith Middle School vs Florence Howard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 813 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calloway Smith Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
Florence Howard Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Calloway Smith Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Florence Howard Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 263 | #631 of 699 |
| National rank | #14384 of 15,369 | #45654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 315 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Howard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 16.3).
- •Florence Howard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •Florence Howard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Calloway Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92%).
- •Calloway Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.1).
- •Florence Howard Elementary School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 315.
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 Calloway Smith Middle School better than Florence Howard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Howard Elementary School ranks higher (18.7 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 Calloway Smith Middle School and Florence Howard Elementary School?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calloway Smith Middle School: 315. Florence Howard Elementary School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calloway Smith Middle School and Florence Howard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Calloway Smith Middle School is 230th of 263 and Florence Howard Elementary School is 631st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).