Alexander City Middle School vs Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.1 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
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Alexander City · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
436 students
| Measure | Alexander City Middle School Alexander City, Alabama | Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School Alexander City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 263 | #537 of 699 |
| National rank | #10154 of 15,369 | #39276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 430 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Alexander City | Alexander City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 28.9).
- •Alexander City Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Alexander City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 72.8%).
- •Alexander City Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 21.8).
- •Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is the larger school with 436 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 Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander City Middle School ranks higher (38.5 vs 28.9 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 Alexander City Middle School and Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Alexander City and Alexander City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander City Middle School: 430. Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander City Middle School and Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Alexander City Middle School is 156th of 263 and Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School is 537th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).