Heritage Elementary School vs Mill Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
869 students
Mill Creek Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
965 students
| Measure | Heritage Elementary School Madison, Alabama | Mill Creek Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 699 | #32 of 699 |
| National rank | #3947 of 50,301 | #4430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 869 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 869 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 81% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.9 vs 81.0).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Heritage Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 25.5%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.0).
- •Mill Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 869.
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 Heritage Elementary School better than Mill Creek Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heritage Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Elementary School: 869. Mill Creek Elementary School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Elementary School and Mill Creek Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Heritage Elementary School is 29th of 699 and Mill Creek Elementary School is 32nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).