Highland Park Elementary School vs Muscle Shoals High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.5 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
Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals · Public high · Grades 9–12
864 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary School Muscle Shoals, Alabama | Muscle Shoals High School Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 699 | #26 of 304 |
| National rank | #23908 of 50,301 | #4287 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 236 | 864 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 864 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 33.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 63% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69% |
| city | Muscle Shoals | Muscle Shoals |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muscle Shoals High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.0 vs 51.8).
- •Muscle Shoals High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 44.9%).
- •Highland Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.1).
- •Muscle Shoals High School is the larger school with 864 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 Muscle Shoals High School?
On the Success Index (US), Muscle Shoals High School ranks higher (66.0 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 Muscle Shoals High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Muscle Shoals and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary School: 236. Muscle Shoals High School: 864. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary School and Muscle Shoals High School rank in Alabama?
Highland Park Elementary School is 282nd of 699 and Muscle Shoals High School is 26th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).