Dale County High School vs Newton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dale County High School
Midland City · Public high · Grades 9–12
437 students
Newton Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
| Measure | Dale County High School Midland City, Alabama | Newton Elementary School Newton, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 304 | #210 of 699 |
| National rank | #12277 of 16,910 | #19880 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 437 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Midland City | Newton |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 34.6).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 59%).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.0).
- •Dale County High School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 293.
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 Dale County High School better than Newton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 34.6 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 Dale County High School and Newton Elementary School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Midland City and Newton in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dale County High School: 437. Newton Elementary School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dale County High School and Newton Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Dale County High School is 185th of 304 and Newton Elementary School is 210th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).