Challenger Middle School vs Weatherly Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–9
425 students
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Huntsville, Alabama | Weatherly Heights Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #36 of 263 | #72 of 699 |
| National rank | #4015 of 15,369 | #9685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Weatherly Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 66.9).
- •Weatherly Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 62%).
- •Weatherly Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 35.3%).
- •Weatherly Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.5).
- •Weatherly Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 425.
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 Middle School better than Weatherly Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Weatherly Heights Elementary School ranks higher (72.4 vs 66.9 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 Middle School and Weatherly Heights Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 425. Weatherly Heights Elementary School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Weatherly Heights Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Challenger Middle School is 36th of 263 and Weatherly Heights Elementary School is 72nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).