Mitchell Elementary School vs Monte Sano Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mitchell Elementary School
Gadsden · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students
Monte Sano Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
263 students
| Measure | Mitchell Elementary School Gadsden, Alabama | Monte Sano Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #143 of 699 | #15 of 699 |
| National rank | #16112 of 50,301 | #2371 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 262 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Gadsden | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monte Sano Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 63.0).
- •Monte Sano Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Monte Sano Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Monte Sano Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.9% vs 59.2%).
- •Mitchell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.4).
- •Monte Sano Elementary School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 262.
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 Mitchell Elementary School better than Monte Sano Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Monte Sano Elementary School ranks higher (85.2 vs 63.0 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 Mitchell Elementary School and Monte Sano Elementary School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mitchell Elementary School: 262. Monte Sano Elementary School: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mitchell Elementary School and Monte Sano Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Mitchell Elementary School is 143rd of 699 and Monte Sano Elementary School is 15th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).