James Dawson Elementary vs Jemison High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Dawson Elementary
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
447 students
Jemison High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
858 students
| Measure | James Dawson Elementary Huntsville, Alabama | Jemison High School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #579 of 699 | #243 of 304 |
| National rank | #41886 of 50,301 | #14708 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 447 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 69.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Dawson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 23.3).
- •James Dawson Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Jemison High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 70.7%).
- •James Dawson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.5).
- •Jemison High School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 447.
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 James Dawson Elementary better than Jemison High School?
On the Success Index (US), James Dawson Elementary ranks higher (24.7 vs 23.3 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 James Dawson Elementary and Jemison High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Dawson Elementary: 447. Jemison High School: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Dawson Elementary and Jemison High School rank in Alabama?
James Dawson Elementary is 579th of 699 and Jemison High School is 243rd of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).