Highland Gardens Elementary School vs Percy Julian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Gardens Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
Percy Julian High School
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,282 students
| Measure | Highland Gardens Elementary School Montgomery, Alabama | Percy Julian High School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #691 of 699 | #285 of 304 |
| National rank | #48865 of 50,301 | #16194 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 468 | 1,282 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 1,282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 10% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Percy Julian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 12.0).
- •Highland Gardens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •Percy Julian High School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Percy Julian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 79.7%).
- •Percy Julian High School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.7).
- •Percy Julian High School is the larger school with 1,282 students compared with 468.
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 Gardens Elementary School better than Percy Julian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Percy Julian High School ranks higher (14.1 vs 12.0 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 Gardens Elementary School and Percy Julian High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Gardens Elementary School: 468. Percy Julian High School: 1,282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Gardens Elementary School and Percy Julian High School rank in Alabama?
Highland Gardens Elementary School is 691st of 699 and Percy Julian High School is 285th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).