James Dawson Elementary vs Ronald McNair 78
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
Ronald McNair 78
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
390 students
| Measure | James Dawson Elementary Huntsville, Alabama | Ronald McNair 78 Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #579 of 699 | #254 of 263 |
| National rank | #41886 of 50,301 | #15053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 447 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 8% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Dawson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.7 vs 10.5).
- •James Dawson Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 8%).
- •James Dawson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •James Dawson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.7% vs 77.4%).
- •James Dawson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.5).
- •James Dawson Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 390.
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 Ronald McNair 78?
On the Success Index (US), James Dawson Elementary ranks higher (24.7 vs 10.5 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 Ronald McNair 78?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Dawson Elementary: 447. Ronald McNair 78: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Dawson Elementary and Ronald McNair 78 rank in Alabama?
James Dawson Elementary is 579th of 699 and Ronald McNair 78 is 254th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).