Fultondale Elementary School vs Gardendale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fultondale Elementary School
Fultondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
889 students
Gardendale High School
Gardendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
| Measure | Fultondale Elementary School Fultondale, Alabama | Gardendale High School Gardendale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #527 of 699 | #98 of 304 |
| National rank | #38545 of 50,301 | #9307 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 889 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 43% |
| city | Fultondale | Gardendale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardendale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 30.0).
- •Gardendale High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Gardendale High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Gardendale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 65%).
- •Gardendale High School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.7).
- •Gardendale High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 889.
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 Fultondale Elementary School better than Gardendale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardendale High School ranks higher (46.5 vs 30.0 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 Fultondale Elementary School and Gardendale High School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Fultondale and Gardendale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fultondale Elementary School: 889. Gardendale High School: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fultondale Elementary School and Gardendale High School rank in Alabama?
Fultondale Elementary School is 527th of 699 and Gardendale High School is 98th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).