Forest Avenue Elementary School vs Percy Julian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Avenue Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
Percy Julian High School
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
| Measure | Forest Avenue Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Percy Julian High School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 699 | #285 of 304 |
| National rank | #2011 of 50,301 | #16194 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 617 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 93% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 10% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 14.1).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 10%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (93% vs 18%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 79.2%).
- •Forest Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.3).
- •Percy Julian High School is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 617.
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 Forest Avenue Elementary School better than Percy Julian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (86.0 vs 14.1 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 Forest Avenue Elementary School and Percy Julian High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Avenue Elementary School: 617. Percy Julian High School: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Avenue Elementary School and Percy Julian High School rank in Alabama?
Forest Avenue Elementary School is 11th of 699 and Percy Julian High School is 285th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).