Girard Elementary School vs Morris Slingluff Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.1 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
Morris Slingluff Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Girard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama | Morris Slingluff Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #685 of 699 | #598 of 699 |
| National rank | #48253 of 50,301 | #43350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Morris Slingluff Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.4 vs 13.6).
- •Morris Slingluff Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Morris Slingluff Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Morris Slingluff Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 89.5%).
- •Girard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.1).
- •Morris Slingluff Elementary School is the larger school with 381 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 Morris Slingluff Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Morris Slingluff Elementary School ranks higher (22.4 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 Morris Slingluff Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Girard Elementary School: 380. Morris Slingluff Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Girard Elementary School and Morris Slingluff Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Girard Elementary School is 685th of 699 and Morris Slingluff Elementary School is 598th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).