Jackson High School vs Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson High School
Jackson · Public high · Grades 9–12
376 students
Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
389 students
| Measure | Jackson High School Jackson, Alabama | Joe M Gillmore Elementary School Jackson, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #233 of 304 | #487 of 699 |
| National rank | #14035 of 16,910 | #35508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 376 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 73.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Jackson | Jackson |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joe M Gillmore Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 26.7).
- •Jackson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 73.8%).
- •Jackson High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 376.
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 Jackson High School better than Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Joe M Gillmore Elementary School ranks higher (34.6 vs 26.7 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 Jackson High School and Joe M Gillmore Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Jackson and Jackson in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson High School: 376. Joe M Gillmore Elementary School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson High School and Joe M Gillmore Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Jackson High School is 233rd of 304 and Joe M Gillmore Elementary School is 487th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).