Chisholm Elementary School vs Highland Gardens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chisholm Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
Highland Gardens Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Chisholm Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Highland Gardens Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 699 | #691 of 699 |
| National rank | #47047 of 50,301 | #48865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 493 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 14% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chisholm Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 12.0).
- •Chisholm Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Chisholm Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Highland Gardens Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.7% vs 81.5%).
- •Chisholm Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.7).
- •Chisholm Elementary School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 468.
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 Chisholm Elementary School better than Highland Gardens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chisholm Elementary School ranks higher (16.1 vs 12.0 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 Chisholm Elementary School and Highland Gardens Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chisholm Elementary School: 493. Highland Gardens Elementary School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chisholm Elementary School and Highland Gardens Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Chisholm Elementary School is 656th of 699 and Highland Gardens Elementary School is 691st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).