C J Donald Middle School vs Wylam Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 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
Wylam Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | C J Donald Middle School Fairfield, Alabama | Wylam Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 263 | #642 of 699 |
| National rank | #14248 of 15,369 | #46311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 316 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Fairfield | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 17.6).
- •C J Donald Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 22%).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 87%).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.1).
- •Wylam Elementary School is the larger school with 399 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 Wylam 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 Wylam Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C J Donald Middle School: 316. Wylam Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C J Donald Middle School and Wylam Elementary School rank in Alabama?
C J Donald Middle School is 224th of 263 and Wylam Elementary School is 642nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).