Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary vs Pillans Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.1 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
Pillans Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
| Measure | Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary Mobile, Alabama | Pillans Middle School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 699 | #251 of 263 |
| National rank | #41509 of 50,301 | #14987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 806 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 13% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 11.3).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 13%).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 19%).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 89.8%).
- •Pillans Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.2).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 440.
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 Pillans Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary ranks higher (25.3 vs 11.3 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 Pillans Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary: 806. Pillans Middle School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary and Pillans Middle School rank in Alabama?
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary is 573rd of 699 and Pillans Middle School is 251st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).