Jones Valley Elementary School vs Whitesburg Middle 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.
Jones Valley Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
471 students
Whitesburg Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
| Measure | Jones Valley Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | Whitesburg Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 699 | #152 of 263 |
| National rank | #14649 of 50,301 | #10082 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 471 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 40% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 38.9).
- •Jones Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 40%).
- •Jones Valley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Jones Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 57.9%).
- •Jones Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.4).
- •Whitesburg Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 471.
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 Jones Valley Elementary School better than Whitesburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Valley Elementary School ranks higher (65.2 vs 38.9 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 Jones Valley Elementary School and Whitesburg Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Valley Elementary School: 471. Whitesburg Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Valley Elementary School and Whitesburg Middle School rank in Alabama?
Jones Valley Elementary School is 120th of 699 and Whitesburg Middle School is 152nd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).