Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary vs J Larry Newton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 26 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
806 students
J Larry Newton School
Fairhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
804 students
| Measure | Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary Mobile, Alabama | J Larry Newton School Fairhope, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 699 | #103 of 699 |
| National rank | #41509 of 50,301 | #13014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 806 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| city | Mobile | Fairhope |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Larry Newton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 25.3).
- •J Larry Newton School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •J Larry Newton School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 25%).
- •J Larry Newton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 86.8%).
- •J Larry Newton School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 20.2).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 804.
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 Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary better than J Larry Newton School?
On the Success Index (US), J Larry Newton School ranks higher (67.6 vs 25.3 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 Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary and J Larry Newton School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Fairhope in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary: 806. J Larry Newton School: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary and J Larry Newton School rank in Alabama?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary is 573rd of 699 and J Larry Newton School is 103rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).