Duck Springs Elementary School vs Highland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duck Springs Elementary School
Attalla · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
207 students
Highland Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
216 students
| Measure | Duck Springs Elementary School Attalla, Alabama | Highland Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 699 | #341 of 699 |
| National rank | #24446 of 50,301 | #26891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 207 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Attalla | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duck Springs Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 47.4).
- •Duck Springs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 65.2%).
- •Duck Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.0).
- •Highland Elementary School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 207.
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 Duck Springs Elementary School better than Highland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Duck Springs Elementary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 47.4 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 Duck Springs Elementary School and Highland Elementary School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Attalla and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duck Springs Elementary School: 207. Highland Elementary School: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duck Springs Elementary School and Highland Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Duck Springs Elementary School is 301st of 699 and Highland Elementary School is 341st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).