John L Leflore Magnet School vs Whitley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Mobile · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
Whitley Elementary School
Prichard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
237 students
| Measure | John L Leflore Magnet School Mobile, Alabama | Whitley Elementary School Prichard, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 304 | #649 of 699 |
| National rank | #16274 of 16,910 | #46795 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 582 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.7% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Mobile | Prichard |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 13.6).
- •Whitley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Whitley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •John L Leflore Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 87.3%).
- •John L Leflore Magnet School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.9).
- •John L Leflore Magnet School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 237.
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 John L Leflore Magnet School better than Whitley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitley Elementary School ranks higher (16.7 vs 13.6 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 John L Leflore Magnet School and Whitley Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Prichard in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John L Leflore Magnet School: 582. Whitley Elementary School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John L Leflore Magnet School and Whitley Elementary School rank in Alabama?
John L Leflore Magnet School is 294th of 304 and Whitley Elementary School is 649th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).