Discovery Middle School vs Rainbow Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.4 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
Rainbow Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
725 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Madison, Alabama | Rainbow Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 263 | #31 of 699 |
| National rank | #1407 of 15,369 | #4277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,054 | 725 |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 725 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 75% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (80.5 vs 81.3).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 26.4%).
- •Rainbow Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.7).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 725.
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 Rainbow 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 Discovery Middle School and Rainbow Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 1,054. Rainbow Elementary School: 725. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Rainbow Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Discovery Middle School is 12th of 263 and Rainbow Elementary School is 31st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).