Heard Elementary School vs Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 237 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
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
389 students
| Measure | Heard Elementary School Dothan, Alabama | Joe M Gillmore Elementary School Jackson, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 699 | #487 of 699 |
| National rank | #14331 of 50,301 | #35508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 72% | – |
| city | Dothan | Jackson |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 34.6).
- •Heard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 73.8%).
- •Joe M Gillmore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.5).
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 Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heard Elementary School ranks higher (65.7 vs 34.6 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 Heard Elementary School and Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
About 237 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Jackson in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heard Elementary School: 389. Joe M Gillmore Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heard Elementary School and Joe M Gillmore Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Heard Elementary School is 118th of 699 and Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is 487th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).