Highlands Elementary School vs Old Shell Road Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 473 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
370 students
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | Old Shell Road Magnet School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #619 of 699 | #47 of 699 |
| National rank | #44784 of 50,301 | #6900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 79% |
| city | Huntsville | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 20.1).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 26%).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 24%).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 72.2%).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.6).
- •Highlands Elementary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 369.
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 Old Shell Road Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks higher (76.7 vs 20.1 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 Old Shell Road Magnet School?
About 473 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 370. Old Shell Road Magnet School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Old Shell Road Magnet School rank in Alabama?
Highlands Elementary School is 619th of 699 and Old Shell Road Magnet School is 47th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).