Discovery Middle School vs Providence Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.8 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
Providence Elementary
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,152 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Madison, Alabama | Providence Elementary Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 263 | #528 of 699 |
| National rank | #1407 of 15,369 | #38565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,054 | 1,152 |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 1,152 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 33% |
| city | Madison | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 30.0).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 33%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 36%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 59.2%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.3).
- •Providence Elementary is the larger school with 1,152 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 Providence Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 30.0 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 Providence Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 1,054. Providence Elementary: 1,152. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Providence Elementary rank in Alabama?
Discovery Middle School is 12th of 263 and Providence Elementary is 528th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).