Athens Elementary School vs Athens Middle 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.
Athens Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
474 students
Athens Middle School
Athens · Public middle · Grades 6–8
935 students
| Measure | Athens Elementary School Athens, Alabama | Athens Middle School Athens, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #441 of 699 | #113 of 263 |
| National rank | #31568 of 50,301 | #8281 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 474 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Athens | Athens |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athens Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 40.5).
- •Athens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Athens Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Athens Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 67.5%).
- •Athens Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.5).
- •Athens Middle School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 474.
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 Athens Elementary School better than Athens Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Athens Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 40.5 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 Athens Elementary School and Athens Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Athens and Athens in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athens Elementary School: 474. Athens Middle School: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athens Elementary School and Athens Middle School rank in Alabama?
Athens Elementary School is 441st of 699 and Athens Middle School is 113th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).