Calhoun High School vs Lowndes County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun High School
Letohatchee · Public high · Grades 9–12
186 students
Lowndes County Middle School
Fort Deposit · Public middle · Grades 6–8
104 students
| Measure | Calhoun High School Letohatchee, Alabama | Lowndes County Middle School Fort Deposit, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 304 | #229 of 263 |
| National rank | #16094 of 16,910 | #14373 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 186 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Letohatchee | Fort Deposit |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowndes County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 14.7).
- •Lowndes County Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Lowndes County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 5%).
- •Calhoun High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.7% vs 94.2%).
- •Lowndes County Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.5).
- •Calhoun High School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 104.
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 Calhoun High School better than Lowndes County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowndes County Middle School ranks higher (16.4 vs 14.7 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 Calhoun High School and Lowndes County Middle School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Letohatchee and Fort Deposit in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun High School: 186. Lowndes County Middle School: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun High School and Lowndes County Middle School rank in Alabama?
Calhoun High School is 281st of 304 and Lowndes County Middle School is 229th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).