Challenger Elementary School vs GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary
Big Cove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
935 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary Big Cove, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #242 of 699 | #48 of 699 |
| National rank | #21567 of 50,301 | #7060 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 491 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 12.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| city | Huntsville | Big Cove |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 55.1).
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 49%).
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 31.8%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.6).
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary is the larger school with 935 students compared with 491.
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 Challenger Elementary School better than GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 55.1 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 Challenger Elementary School and GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Big Cove in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary School: 491. GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary School and GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary rank in Alabama?
Challenger Elementary School is 242nd of 699 and GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary is 48th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).