Bruce K Craig Elementary School vs Tipton Durant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
151 students
Tipton Durant Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
176 students
| Measure | Bruce K Craig Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Tipton Durant Middle School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 699 | #260 of 263 |
| National rank | #41435 of 50,301 | #15239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 151 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 92.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 6% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.4 vs 7.8).
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 6%).
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 14%).
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 92.6%).
- •Bruce K Craig Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 25.1).
- •Tipton Durant Middle School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 151.
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 Bruce K Craig Elementary School better than Tipton Durant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bruce K Craig Elementary School ranks higher (25.4 vs 7.8 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 Bruce K Craig Elementary School and Tipton Durant Middle School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School: 151. Tipton Durant Middle School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bruce K Craig Elementary School and Tipton Durant Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bruce K Craig Elementary School is 570th of 699 and Tipton Durant Middle School is 260th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).