Buckhorn Middle School vs Lynn Fanning Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhorn Middle School
New Market · Public middle · Grades 7–8
701 students
Lynn Fanning Elementary School
Meridianville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
618 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Middle School New Market, Alabama | Lynn Fanning Elementary School Meridianville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 263 | #89 of 699 |
| National rank | #4921 of 15,369 | #11551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 701 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| city | New Market | Meridianville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lynn Fanning Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 62.5).
- •Lynn Fanning Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Lynn Fanning Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Buckhorn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 39%).
- •Lynn Fanning Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 20.6).
- •Buckhorn Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 618.
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 Buckhorn Middle School better than Lynn Fanning Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lynn Fanning Elementary School ranks higher (69.7 vs 62.5 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 Buckhorn Middle School and Lynn Fanning Elementary School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between New Market and Meridianville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Middle School: 701. Lynn Fanning Elementary School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Middle School and Lynn Fanning Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Buckhorn Middle School is 48th of 263 and Lynn Fanning Elementary School is 89th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).