Catoma Elementary School vs Southlawn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catoma Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
Southlawn Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
| Measure | Catoma Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Southlawn Middle School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 699 | #243 of 263 |
| National rank | #39182 of 50,301 | #14687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 216 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 7% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catoma Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 14.1).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7%).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Catoma Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 86%).
- •Southlawn Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Southlawn Middle School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 216.
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 Catoma Elementary School better than Southlawn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Catoma Elementary School ranks higher (29.0 vs 14.1 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 Catoma Elementary School and Southlawn Middle School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catoma Elementary School: 216. Southlawn Middle School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catoma Elementary School and Southlawn Middle School rank in Alabama?
Catoma Elementary School is 535th of 699 and Southlawn Middle School is 243rd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).