Huntsville High School vs Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntsville High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,807 students
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
578 students
| Measure | Huntsville High School Huntsville, Alabama | Sonnie Hereford Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 304 | #680 of 699 |
| National rank | #3578 of 16,910 | #48151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,807 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 21% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntsville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 13.9).
- •Huntsville High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 21%).
- •Huntsville High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 16%).
- •Huntsville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 79.4%).
- •Huntsville High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.6).
- •Huntsville High School is the larger school with 1,807 students compared with 578.
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 Huntsville High School better than Sonnie Hereford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Huntsville High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 13.9 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 Huntsville High School and Sonnie Hereford Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntsville High School: 1,807. Sonnie Hereford Elementary School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntsville High School and Sonnie Hereford Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Huntsville High School is 21st of 304 and Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is 680th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).