C J Donald Middle School vs JacksonOlin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 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
JacksonOlin High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | C J Donald Middle School Fairfield, Alabama | JacksonOlin High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 263 | #298 of 304 |
| National rank | #14248 of 15,369 | #16503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 316 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Fairfield | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C J Donald Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 11.3).
- •C J Donald Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •C J Donald Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •JacksonOlin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87%).
- •JacksonOlin High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.1).
- •JacksonOlin High School is the larger school with 713 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 JacksonOlin High School?
On the Success Index (US), C J Donald Middle School ranks higher (17.1 vs 11.3 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 JacksonOlin High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C J Donald Middle School: 316. JacksonOlin High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C J Donald Middle School and JacksonOlin High School rank in Alabama?
C J Donald Middle School is 224th of 263 and JacksonOlin High School is 298th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).