Central School vs Monte Sano Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 7.6 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
Monte Sano Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students
| Measure | Central School Huntsville, Alabama | Monte Sano Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 699 | #15 of 699 |
| National rank | #11767 of 50,301 | #2371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 610 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 82% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Sano Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 69.3).
- •Monte Sano Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Monte Sano Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Monte Sano Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.9% vs 36.2%).
- •Monte Sano Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.5).
- •Central School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 263.
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 Monte Sano Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Sano Elementary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 69.3 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 Central School and Monte Sano Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 610. Monte Sano Elementary School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and Monte Sano Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Central School is 93rd of 699 and Monte Sano Elementary School is 15th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).