CollinsRiverside Middle School vs Martin L King Jr Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CollinsRiverside Middle School
Northport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
318 students
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | CollinsRiverside Middle School Northport, Alabama | Martin L King Jr Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 263 | #589 of 699 |
| National rank | #13283 of 15,369 | #42960 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 318 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Northport | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.7 vs 23.0).
- •Martin L King Jr Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •CollinsRiverside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •CollinsRiverside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 79.2%).
- •Martin L King Jr Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.7).
- •Martin L King Jr Elementary School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 318.
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 CollinsRiverside Middle School better than Martin L King Jr 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 CollinsRiverside Middle School and Martin L King Jr Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Northport and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CollinsRiverside Middle School: 318. Martin L King Jr Elementary School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CollinsRiverside Middle School and Martin L King Jr Elementary School rank in Alabama?
CollinsRiverside Middle School is 207th of 263 and Martin L King Jr Elementary School is 589th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).