Heard Elementary School vs Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heard Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Highlands Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | Heard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama | Highlands Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #118 of 699 | #78 of 699 |
| National rank | #14331 of 50,301 | #10516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 389 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 65.7).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 65%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 65.8%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.5).
- •Highlands Elementary School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 389.
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 Heard Elementary School better than Highlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 65.7 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 Heard Elementary School and Highlands Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heard Elementary School: 389. Highlands Elementary School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heard Elementary School and Highlands Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Heard Elementary School is 118th of 699 and Highlands Elementary School is 78th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).