Indian Springs Elementary School vs Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Springs Elementary School
Eight Mile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Orchard Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
| Measure | Indian Springs Elementary School Eight Mile, Alabama | Orchard Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #600 of 699 | #495 of 699 |
| National rank | #43529 of 50,301 | #36206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Eight Mile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 22.1).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Indian Springs Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 82.5%).
- •Indian Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.2).
- •Orchard Elementary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 305.
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 Indian Springs Elementary School better than Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 22.1 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 Indian Springs Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Eight Mile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Springs Elementary School: 305. Orchard Elementary School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Springs Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Indian Springs Elementary School is 600th of 699 and Orchard Elementary School is 495th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).