Alexander City Middle School vs Jim Pearson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander City Middle School
Alexander City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
430 students
Jim Pearson Elementary School
Alexander City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
704 students
| Measure | Alexander City Middle School Alexander City, Alabama | Jim Pearson Elementary School Alexander City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 263 | #442 of 699 |
| National rank | #10154 of 15,369 | #31594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 430 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Alexander City | Alexander City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jim Pearson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 38.5).
- •Jim Pearson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 72.8%).
- •Jim Pearson Elementary School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 430.
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 Alexander City Middle School better than Jim Pearson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jim Pearson Elementary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 38.5 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 Alexander City Middle School and Jim Pearson Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alexander City and Alexander City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander City Middle School: 430. Jim Pearson Elementary School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander City Middle School and Jim Pearson Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Alexander City Middle School is 156th of 263 and Jim Pearson Elementary School is 442nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).