Huntsville Junior High School vs Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntsville Junior High School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
530 students
Sonnie Hereford Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
578 students
| Measure | Huntsville Junior High School Huntsville, Alabama | Sonnie Hereford Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 263 | #680 of 699 |
| National rank | #9838 of 15,369 | #48151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 530 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 79.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 21% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huntsville Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 13.9).
- •Huntsville Junior High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Huntsville Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 16%).
- •Huntsville Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 79.4%).
- •Sonnie Hereford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.2).
- •Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 530.
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 Junior High School better than Sonnie Hereford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Huntsville Junior High School ranks higher (39.9 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 Junior High School and Sonnie Hereford Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntsville Junior High School: 530. Sonnie Hereford Elementary School: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntsville Junior High School and Sonnie Hereford Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Huntsville Junior High School is 146th of 263 and Sonnie Hereford Elementary School is 680th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).