Garrett Elementary School vs LEAD Academy Building A
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrett Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
LEAD Academy Building A
Montgomery · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
358 students
| Measure | Garrett Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | LEAD Academy Building A Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 699 | #582 of 699 |
| National rank | #41575 of 50,301 | #41998 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 592 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 30% | – |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.2 vs 24.5).
- •Garrett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 77.7%).
- •Garrett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.9).
- •Garrett Elementary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 358.
- •Garrett Elementary School is a public school while LEAD Academy Building A is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Garrett Elementary School better than LEAD Academy Building A?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garrett Elementary School and LEAD Academy Building A?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Elementary School: 592. LEAD Academy Building A: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Elementary School and LEAD Academy Building A rank in Alabama?
Garrett Elementary School is 574th of 699 and LEAD Academy Building A is 582nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).