Highland Park Elementary School vs Howell Graves Preschool
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.
Highland Park Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
236 students
Howell Graves Preschool
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
356 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary School Muscle Shoals, Alabama | Howell Graves Preschool Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 699 | #141 of 699 |
| National rank | #23908 of 50,301 | #16039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 236 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Muscle Shoals | Muscle Shoals |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell Graves Preschool scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 51.8).
- •Howell Graves Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 44.9%).
- •Highland Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.7).
- •Howell Graves Preschool is the larger school with 356 students compared with 236.
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 Park Elementary School better than Howell Graves Preschool?
On the Success Index (US), Howell Graves Preschool ranks higher (63.1 vs 51.8 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 Park Elementary School and Howell Graves Preschool?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Muscle Shoals and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary School: 236. Howell Graves Preschool: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary School and Howell Graves Preschool rank in Alabama?
Highland Park Elementary School is 282nd of 699 and Howell Graves Preschool is 141st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).