Girard Elementary School vs Heard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Girard Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Heard Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Girard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama | Heard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #685 of 699 | #118 of 699 |
| National rank | #48253 of 50,301 | #14331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 72% |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 13.6).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 17%).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 22%).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 89.5%).
- •Girard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.5).
- •Heard Elementary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 380.
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 Girard Elementary School better than Heard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heard Elementary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 13.6 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 Girard Elementary School and Heard Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard Elementary School: 380. Heard Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard Elementary School and Heard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Girard Elementary School is 685th of 699 and Heard Elementary School is 118th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).