Horizon Elementary School vs Journey Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
567 students
Journey Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary School Madison, Alabama | Journey Middle School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 699 | #52 of 263 |
| National rank | #4834 of 50,301 | #5568 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 567 | 903 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 903 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.3% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 76% | – |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 59.6).
- •Journey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 33.3%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.2).
- •Journey Middle School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 567.
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 Horizon Elementary School better than Journey Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary School ranks higher (80.3 vs 59.6 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 Horizon Elementary School and Journey Middle School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary School: 567. Journey Middle School: 903. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary School and Journey Middle School rank in Alabama?
Horizon Elementary School is 35th of 699 and Journey Middle School is 52nd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).