Farley Elementary School vs Mountain Gap Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farley Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
334 students
Mountain Gap Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | Farley Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | Mountain Gap Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 699 | #28 of 263 |
| National rank | #10583 of 50,301 | #3189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 334 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.0 vs 70.7).
- •Farley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Farley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Farley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 33.6%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.6).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 334.
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 Farley Elementary School better than Mountain Gap Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farley Elementary School and Mountain Gap Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farley Elementary School: 334. Mountain Gap Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farley Elementary School and Mountain Gap Middle School rank in Alabama?
Farley Elementary School is 79th of 699 and Mountain Gap Middle School is 28th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).