C J Donald Middle School vs Central Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C J Donald Middle School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
Central Park Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | C J Donald Middle School Fairfield, Alabama | Central Park Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 263 | #643 of 699 |
| National rank | #14248 of 15,369 | #46320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| city | Fairfield | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 17.5).
- •C J Donald Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •C J Donald Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 87%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.1).
- •Central Park Elementary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 316.
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 C J Donald Middle School better than Central Park Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are C J Donald Middle School and Central Park Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C J Donald Middle School: 316. Central Park Elementary School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C J Donald Middle School and Central Park Elementary School rank in Alabama?
C J Donald Middle School is 224th of 263 and Central Park Elementary School is 643rd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).