Central School vs Madison County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
610 students
Madison County High School
Gurley · Public high · Grades 9–12
451 students
| Measure | Central School Huntsville, Alabama | Madison County High School Gurley, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 699 | #41 of 304 |
| National rank | #11767 of 50,301 | #6013 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 610 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 57% |
| city | Huntsville | Gurley |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 59.2).
- •Central School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Central School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Madison County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 36.2%).
- •Madison County High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.5).
- •Central School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 451.
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 Central School better than Madison County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (69.3 vs 59.2 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 Central School and Madison County High School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Gurley in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 610. Madison County High School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Madison County High School rank in Alabama?
Central School is 93rd of 699 and Madison County High School is 41st of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).