C J Donald Middle School vs Charles A Brown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 821 m 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
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
| Measure | C J Donald Middle School Fairfield, Alabama | Charles A Brown Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 263 | #687 of 699 |
| National rank | #14248 of 15,369 | #48369 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 13% |
| city | Fairfield | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C J Donald Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 13.3).
- •C J Donald Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •C J Donald Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Charles A Brown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 87%).
- •Charles A Brown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 21.1).
- •C J Donald Middle School is the larger school with 316 students compared with 296.
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 Charles A Brown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), C J Donald Middle School ranks higher (17.1 vs 13.3 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 C J Donald Middle School and Charles A Brown Elementary School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Fairfield and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C J Donald Middle School: 316. Charles A Brown Elementary School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C J Donald Middle School and Charles A Brown Elementary School rank in Alabama?
C J Donald Middle School is 224th of 263 and Charles A Brown Elementary School is 687th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).