Clark Elementary School vs Payne Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 967 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clark Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
113 students
Payne Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
164 students
| Measure | Clark Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Payne Elementary School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 699 | #552 of 699 |
| National rank | #46105 of 50,301 | #40164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 113 | 164 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 164 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 17.9).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 97.3%).
- •Clark Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Payne Elementary School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 113.
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 Clark Elementary School better than Payne Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Payne Elementary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 17.9 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 Clark Elementary School and Payne Elementary School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clark Elementary School: 113. Payne Elementary School: 164. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clark Elementary School and Payne Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Clark Elementary School is 638th of 699 and Payne Elementary School is 552nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).