Florence Middle School vs Harlan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Florence Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
663 students
Harlan Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Florence Middle School Florence, Alabama | Harlan Elementary School Florence, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 263 | #384 of 699 |
| National rank | #7473 of 15,369 | #29201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 663 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 52% |
| city | Florence | Florence |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Florence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 44.1).
- •Florence Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Florence Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Florence Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 84.7%).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 17.4).
- •Florence Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 426.
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 Middle School better than Harlan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Florence Middle School ranks higher (50.8 vs 44.1 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 Middle School and Harlan Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Florence and Florence in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Florence Middle School: 663. Harlan Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Florence Middle School and Harlan Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Florence Middle School is 95th of 263 and Harlan Elementary School is 384th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).