McDonnell Elementary School vs Whitesburg Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonnell Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Whitesburg Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
535 students
| Measure | McDonnell Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama | Whitesburg Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 699 | #152 of 263 |
| National rank | #43287 of 50,301 | #10082 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 511 | 535 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitesburg Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.9 vs 22.5).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 66.5%).
- •Whitesburg Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.9).
- •Whitesburg Middle School is the larger school with 535 students compared with 511.
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 McDonnell Elementary School better than Whitesburg Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitesburg Middle School ranks higher (38.9 vs 22.5 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 McDonnell Elementary School and Whitesburg Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonnell Elementary School: 511. Whitesburg Middle School: 535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonnell Elementary School and Whitesburg Middle School rank in Alabama?
McDonnell Elementary School is 595th of 699 and Whitesburg Middle School is 152nd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).