Floyd Middle School vs Highland Gardens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floyd Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Highland Gardens Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Floyd Middle School Montgomery, Alabama | Highland Gardens Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 263 | #691 of 699 |
| National rank | #3158 of 15,369 | #48865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 525 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 14% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Floyd Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 12.0).
- •Floyd Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 14%).
- •Floyd Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 13%).
- •Floyd Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 79.7%).
- •Highland Gardens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.2).
- •Floyd Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 468.
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 Floyd Middle School better than Highland Gardens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Floyd Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 12.0 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 Floyd Middle School and Highland Gardens Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floyd Middle School: 525. Highland Gardens Elementary School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floyd Middle School and Highland Gardens Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Floyd Middle School is 27th of 263 and Highland Gardens Elementary School is 691st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).