Allentown Elementary School vs Semmes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allentown Elementary School
Semmes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
843 students
Semmes Middle School
Semmes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,181 students
| Measure | Allentown Elementary School Semmes, Alabama | Semmes Middle School Semmes, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 699 | #180 of 263 |
| National rank | #25607 of 50,301 | #11088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 843 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 38% |
| city | Semmes | Semmes |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Allentown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 34.0).
- •Allentown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Allentown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Allentown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.7% vs 62.9%).
- •Semmes Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.1).
- •Semmes Middle School is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 843.
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 Allentown Elementary School better than Semmes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Allentown Elementary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 34.0 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 Allentown Elementary School and Semmes Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Semmes and Semmes in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allentown Elementary School: 843. Semmes Middle School: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allentown Elementary School and Semmes Middle School rank in Alabama?
Allentown Elementary School is 326th of 699 and Semmes Middle School is 180th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).