Dozier Elementary School vs Wares Ferry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dozier Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
Wares Ferry Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Dozier Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Wares Ferry Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #665 of 699 | #559 of 699 |
| National rank | #47423 of 50,301 | #40738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 426 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 34% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wares Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 15.4).
- •Wares Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 14%).
- •Wares Ferry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Wares Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 76.5%).
- •Dozier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.0).
- •Dozier Elementary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 361.
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 Dozier Elementary School better than Wares Ferry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wares Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (26.5 vs 15.4 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 Dozier Elementary School and Wares Ferry Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dozier Elementary School: 426. Wares Ferry Elementary School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dozier Elementary School and Wares Ferry Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Dozier Elementary School is 665th of 699 and Wares Ferry Elementary School is 559th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).