Cary Woods Elementary School vs Drake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 974 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cary Woods Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–2
439 students
Drake Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–6
720 students
| Measure | Cary Woods Elementary School Auburn, Alabama | Drake Middle School Auburn, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 699 | #21 of 263 |
| National rank | #17046 of 50,301 | #2807 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 439 | 720 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 720 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 68% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 61.6).
- •Drake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 44.4%).
- •Cary Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.5).
- •Drake Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 439.
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 Cary Woods Elementary School better than Drake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Drake Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 61.6 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 Cary Woods Elementary School and Drake Middle School?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cary Woods Elementary School: 439. Drake Middle School: 720. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cary Woods Elementary School and Drake Middle School rank in Alabama?
Cary Woods Elementary School is 154th of 699 and Drake Middle School is 21st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).