ClarkShaw Magnet School vs Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ClarkShaw Magnet School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–9
582 students
Orchard Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
| Measure | ClarkShaw Magnet School Mobile, Alabama | Orchard Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 263 | #495 of 699 |
| National rank | #2536 of 15,369 | #36206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 582 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 49% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 33.6).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 49%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 40%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 82.5%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 22.2).
- •Orchard Elementary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 582.
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 ClarkShaw Magnet School better than Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), ClarkShaw Magnet School ranks higher (74.0 vs 33.6 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 ClarkShaw Magnet School and Orchard Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClarkShaw Magnet School: 582. Orchard Elementary School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClarkShaw Magnet School and Orchard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
ClarkShaw Magnet School is 18th of 263 and Orchard Elementary School is 495th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).