Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School vs Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 245 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
396 students
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School Auburn, Alabama | Roger B Chaffee Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 699 | #157 of 699 |
| National rank | #9393 of 50,301 | #17158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Auburn | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 61.5).
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 46%).
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.5).
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 Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School better than Roger B Chaffee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks higher (72.8 vs 61.5 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 Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School and Roger B Chaffee Elementary School?
About 245 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School: 396. Roger B Chaffee Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School and Roger B Chaffee Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is 70th of 699 and Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is 157th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).