East Limestone High School vs Heritage Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Limestone High School
Athens · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,216 students
Heritage Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
869 students
| Measure | East Limestone High School Athens, Alabama | Heritage Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #50 of 304 | #29 of 699 |
| National rank | #6667 of 16,910 | #3947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,216 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 25.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 82% |
| city | Athens | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 56.5).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 34%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.3).
- •East Limestone High School is the larger school with 1,216 students compared with 869.
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 East Limestone High School better than Heritage Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 56.5 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 East Limestone High School and Heritage Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Athens and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Limestone High School: 1,216. Heritage Elementary School: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Limestone High School and Heritage Elementary School rank in Alabama?
East Limestone High School is 50th of 304 and Heritage Elementary School is 29th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).