Discovery Middle School vs MidTown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.5 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
MidTown Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,097 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Madison, Alabama | MidTown Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #12 of 263 | #40 of 699 |
| National rank | #1407 of 15,369 | #6098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,054 | 1,097 |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 1,097 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 78.1).
- •MidTown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •MidTown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 28.9%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 17.4).
- •MidTown Elementary School is the larger school with 1,097 students compared with 1,054.
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 MidTown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 78.1 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 MidTown Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 1,054. MidTown Elementary School: 1,097. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and MidTown Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Discovery Middle School is 12th of 263 and MidTown Elementary School is 40th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).