Lee High School vs Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
877 students
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Lee High School Huntsville, Alabama | Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #241 of 304 | #672 of 699 |
| National rank | #14677 of 16,910 | #47786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 877 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 14.7).
- •Lee High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Lee High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Lee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 79.9%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.3).
- •Lee High School is the larger school with 877 students compared with 458.
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 Lee High School better than Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lee High School ranks higher (23.5 vs 14.7 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 Lee High School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee High School: 877. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee High School and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Lee High School is 241st of 304 and Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 672nd of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).