John Will Elementary School vs Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Will Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Orchard Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
| Measure | John Will Elementary School Mobile, Alabama | Orchard Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 699 | #495 of 699 |
| National rank | #46972 of 50,301 | #36206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 549 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 16.3).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 24%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 88.7%).
- •John Will Elementary School does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 22.2).
- •Orchard Elementary School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 549.
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 Will Elementary School better than Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 16.3 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 John Will Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Will Elementary School: 549. Orchard Elementary School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Will Elementary School and Orchard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
John Will Elementary School is 653rd of 699 and Orchard Elementary School is 495th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).