Highland Elementary School vs Thompson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
216 students
Thompson Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
288 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Thompson Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 699 | #581 of 699 |
| National rank | #26891 of 50,301 | #41960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.7% | 81.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 24.6).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 81.3%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.6).
- •Thompson Elementary School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 216.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Thompson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 24.6 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 Highland Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 216. Thompson Elementary School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Thompson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Highland Elementary School is 341st of 699 and Thompson Elementary School is 581st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).