East Limestone High School vs James Clemens High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 9.4 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
James Clemens High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,159 students
| Measure | East Limestone High School Athens, Alabama | James Clemens High School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 304 | #11 of 304 |
| National rank | #6667 of 16,910 | #2130 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,216 | 2,159 |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | 2,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 77% |
| city | Athens | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Clemens High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 56.5).
- •James Clemens High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •James Clemens High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •James Clemens High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 34%).
- •James Clemens High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.3).
- •James Clemens High School is the larger school with 2,159 students compared with 1,216.
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 James Clemens High School?
On the Success Index (US), James Clemens High School ranks higher (75.1 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 James Clemens High School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Athens and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Limestone High School: 1,216. James Clemens High School: 2,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Limestone High School and James Clemens High School rank in Alabama?
East Limestone High School is 50th of 304 and James Clemens High School is 11th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).