GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary vs Mountain Gap Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary
Big Cove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
935 students
Mountain Gap Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary Big Cove, Alabama | Mountain Gap Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 699 | #28 of 263 |
| National rank | #7060 of 50,301 | #3189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 935 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 935 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| city | Big Cove | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 70.7).
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 33.6%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.6).
- •GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary is the larger school with 935 students compared with 366.
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 GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary better than Mountain Gap Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 70.7 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 GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary and Mountain Gap Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Big Cove and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary: 935. Mountain Gap Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary and Mountain Gap Middle School rank in Alabama?
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary is 48th of 699 and Mountain Gap Middle School is 28th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).