Challenger Elementary School vs GW Long Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 352 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
GW Long Elementary School
Skipperville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
492 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | GW Long Elementary School Skipperville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #242 of 699 | #168 of 699 |
| National rank | #21567 of 50,301 | #17714 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 491 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 60% |
| city | Huntsville | Skipperville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •GW Long Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 55.1).
- •GW Long Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •GW Long Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 44.7%).
- •GW Long Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.5).
- •GW Long Elementary School is the larger school with 492 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 GW Long Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), GW Long Elementary School ranks higher (60.7 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 GW Long Elementary School?
About 352 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Skipperville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary School: 491. GW Long Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary School and GW Long Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Challenger Elementary School is 242nd of 699 and GW Long Elementary School is 168th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).