Florence Howard Elementary School vs John L Leflore Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Howard Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
John L Leflore Magnet School
Mobile · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
| Measure | Florence Howard Elementary School Mobile, Alabama | John L Leflore Magnet School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #631 of 699 | #294 of 304 |
| National rank | #45654 of 50,301 | #16274 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 497 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Howard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.7 vs 13.6).
- •Florence Howard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Florence Howard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •John L Leflore Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 92%).
- •John L Leflore Magnet School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.1).
- •John L Leflore Magnet School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 497.
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 Florence Howard Elementary School better than John L Leflore Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Howard Elementary School ranks higher (18.7 vs 13.6 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 Florence Howard Elementary School and John L Leflore Magnet School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Howard Elementary School: 497. John L Leflore Magnet School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Howard Elementary School and John L Leflore Magnet School rank in Alabama?
Florence Howard Elementary School is 631st of 699 and John L Leflore Magnet School is 294th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).