Highlands Elementary School vs Kelly Springs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Dothan, Alabama | Kelly Springs Elementary School Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 699 | #456 of 699 |
| National rank | #10516 of 50,301 | #32341 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 501 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 41% |
| city | Dothan | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 39.4).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 49%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.7% vs 72.5%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.2).
- •Kelly Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 501.
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 Highlands Elementary School better than Kelly Springs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 39.4 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 Highlands Elementary School and Kelly Springs Elementary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 501. Kelly Springs Elementary School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Kelly Springs Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Highlands Elementary School is 78th of 699 and Kelly Springs Elementary School is 456th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).