Mattie T Blount High School vs Orchard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mattie T Blount High School
Eight Mile · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,058 students
Orchard Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
622 students
| Measure | Mattie T Blount High School Eight Mile, Alabama | Orchard Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #289 of 304 | #495 of 699 |
| National rank | #16227 of 16,910 | #36206 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,058 | 622 |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 622 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 49% |
| city | Eight Mile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 13.9).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 14%).
- •Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 13%).
- •Mattie T Blount High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 82.5%).
- •Mattie T Blount High School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.2).
- •Mattie T Blount High School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 622.
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 Mattie T Blount High School better than Orchard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (33.6 vs 13.9 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 Mattie T Blount High School and Orchard Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Eight Mile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mattie T Blount High School: 1,058. Orchard Elementary School: 622. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mattie T Blount High School and Orchard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Mattie T Blount High School is 289th of 304 and Orchard Elementary School is 495th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).