Discovery Middle School vs Dothan Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 412 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
Dothan Preparatory Academy
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,034 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Madison, Alabama | Dothan Preparatory Academy Dothan, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 263 | #196 of 263 |
| National rank | #1407 of 15,369 | #12310 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,054 | 1,034 |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 1,034 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | – |
| Math proficiency | 73% | – |
| city | Madison | Dothan |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 27.9).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 71.3%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.5).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 1,034.
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 Discovery Middle School better than Dothan Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 27.9 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 Discovery Middle School and Dothan Preparatory Academy?
About 412 km in a straight line, between Madison and Dothan in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 1,054. Dothan Preparatory Academy: 1,034. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Dothan Preparatory Academy rank in Alabama?
Discovery Middle School is 12th of 263 and Dothan Preparatory Academy is 196th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).