Capitol Heights Middle School vs Percy Julian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 436 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol Heights Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Percy Julian High School
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
| Measure | Capitol Heights Middle School Montgomery, Alabama | Percy Julian High School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 263 | #285 of 304 |
| National rank | #15146 of 15,369 | #16194 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 593 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Percy Julian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 9.3).
- •Capitol Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Percy Julian High School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Percy Julian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 85.3%).
- •Percy Julian High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 19.8).
- •Percy Julian High School is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 593.
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 Capitol Heights Middle School better than Percy Julian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Percy Julian High School ranks higher (14.1 vs 9.3 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 Capitol Heights Middle School and Percy Julian High School?
About 436 m in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Heights Middle School: 593. Percy Julian High School: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Heights Middle School and Percy Julian High School rank in Alabama?
Capitol Heights Middle School is 256th of 263 and Percy Julian High School is 285th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).