Andalusia Junior High vs Straughn Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andalusia Junior High
Andalusia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
270 students
Straughn Elementary School
Andalusia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
569 students
| Measure | Andalusia Junior High Andalusia, Alabama | Straughn Elementary School Andalusia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #64 of 263 | #179 of 699 |
| National rank | #6206 of 15,369 | #18225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 56% |
| city | Andalusia | Andalusia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Straughn Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 56.6).
- •Straughn Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 54%).
- •Straughn Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Straughn Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Andalusia Junior High does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.8).
- •Straughn Elementary School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 270.
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 Andalusia Junior High better than Straughn Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Straughn Elementary School ranks higher (60.0 vs 56.6 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 Andalusia Junior High and Straughn Elementary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Andalusia and Andalusia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andalusia Junior High: 270. Straughn Elementary School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andalusia Junior High and Straughn Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Andalusia Junior High is 64th of 263 and Straughn Elementary School is 179th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).