Highland Park Elementary School vs McBride Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.2 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
McBride Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
647 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary School Muscle Shoals, Alabama | McBride Elementary School Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 699 | #87 of 699 |
| National rank | #23908 of 50,301 | #11253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 236 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 71% |
| city | Muscle Shoals | Muscle Shoals |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McBride Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.1 vs 51.8).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 44.9%).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.2).
- •McBride Elementary School is the larger school with 647 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 McBride Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McBride Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 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 McBride Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Muscle Shoals and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary School: 236. McBride Elementary School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary School and McBride Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Highland Park Elementary School is 282nd of 699 and McBride Elementary School is 87th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).