James Dawson Elementary vs Taylor White Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 478 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
Taylor White Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students
| Measure | James Dawson Elementary Huntsville, Alabama | Taylor White Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #579 of 699 | #290 of 699 |
| National rank | #41886 of 50,301 | #24229 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Huntsville | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor White Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 24.7).
- •Taylor White Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Taylor White Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Taylor White Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 70.7%).
- •James Dawson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.3).
- •James Dawson Elementary is the larger school with 447 students compared with 446.
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 Taylor White Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor White Elementary School ranks higher (51.4 vs 24.7 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 James Dawson Elementary and Taylor White Elementary School?
About 478 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Dawson Elementary: 447. Taylor White Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Dawson Elementary and Taylor White Elementary School rank in Alabama?
James Dawson Elementary is 579th of 699 and Taylor White Elementary School is 290th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).