Hampton Cove Elementary vs Mountain Gap Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Cove Elementary
Hampton Cove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Mountain Gap Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | Hampton Cove Elementary Hampton Cove, Alabama | Mountain Gap Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 699 | #28 of 263 |
| National rank | #2896 of 50,301 | #3189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 711 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 61% |
| city | Hampton Cove | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampton Cove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 70.7).
- •Hampton Cove Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 61%).
- •Hampton Cove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 61%).
- •Hampton Cove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.8% vs 33.6%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.2).
- •Hampton Cove Elementary is the larger school with 711 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 Hampton Cove Elementary better than Mountain Gap Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hampton Cove Elementary ranks higher (84.0 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 Hampton Cove Elementary and Mountain Gap Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Hampton Cove and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampton Cove Elementary: 711. Mountain Gap Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampton Cove Elementary and Mountain Gap Middle School rank in Alabama?
Hampton Cove Elementary is 21st of 699 and Mountain Gap Middle School is 28th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).