Howell Graves Preschool vs McBride Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Graves Preschool
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
356 students
McBride Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
647 students
| Measure | Howell Graves Preschool Muscle Shoals, Alabama | McBride Elementary School Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 699 | #87 of 699 |
| National rank | #16039 of 50,301 | #11253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 356 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 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 63.1).
- •Howell Graves Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 34.2%).
- •McBride Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.7).
- •McBride Elementary School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 356.
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 Howell Graves Preschool better than McBride Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McBride Elementary School ranks higher (70.1 vs 63.1 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 Howell Graves Preschool and McBride Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Muscle Shoals and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Graves Preschool: 356. McBride Elementary School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Graves Preschool and McBride Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Howell Graves Preschool is 141st of 699 and McBride Elementary School is 87th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).