Garrett Elementary School vs Wares Ferry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.5 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
Wares Ferry Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students
| Measure | Garrett Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Wares Ferry Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 699 | #559 of 699 |
| National rank | #41575 of 50,301 | #40738 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 592 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wares Ferry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 25.2).
- •Wares Ferry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Garrett Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Wares Ferry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.6% vs 70.4%).
- •Wares Ferry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.1).
- •Garrett Elementary School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 361.
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 Wares Ferry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wares Ferry Elementary School ranks higher (26.5 vs 25.2 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 Garrett Elementary School and Wares Ferry Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Elementary School: 592. Wares Ferry Elementary School: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Elementary School and Wares Ferry Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Garrett Elementary School is 574th of 699 and Wares Ferry Elementary School is 559th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).