Goshen Elementary School vs James Dawson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 343 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goshen Elementary School
Goshen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
446 students
James Dawson Elementary
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
447 students
| Measure | Goshen Elementary School Goshen, Alabama | James Dawson Elementary Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #515 of 699 | #579 of 699 |
| National rank | #37668 of 50,301 | #41886 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 446 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Goshen | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goshen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 24.7).
- •Goshen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Goshen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Goshen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 70.7%).
- •James Dawson Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 446.
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 Goshen Elementary School better than James Dawson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Goshen Elementary School ranks higher (31.3 vs 24.7 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 Goshen Elementary School and James Dawson Elementary?
About 343 km in a straight line, between Goshen and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goshen Elementary School: 446. James Dawson Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goshen Elementary School and James Dawson Elementary rank in Alabama?
Goshen Elementary School is 515th of 699 and James Dawson Elementary is 579th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).