Halcyon Elementary School vs Hayes K8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 143 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halcyon Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
Hayes K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
693 students
| Measure | Halcyon Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Hayes K8 Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #439 of 699 | #695 of 699 |
| National rank | #31453 of 50,301 | #48995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 694 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 694 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 83.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 7% |
| city | Montgomery | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Halcyon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 11.6).
- •Halcyon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7%).
- •Halcyon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 10%).
- •Halcyon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 83.4%).
- •Hayes K8 does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.8).
- •Halcyon Elementary School is the larger school with 694 students compared with 693.
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 Halcyon Elementary School better than Hayes K8?
On the Success Index (US), Halcyon Elementary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 11.6 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 Halcyon Elementary School and Hayes K8?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halcyon Elementary School: 694. Hayes K8: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halcyon Elementary School and Hayes K8 rank in Alabama?
Halcyon Elementary School is 439th of 699 and Hayes K8 is 695th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).