Dixon Elementary School vs Peter F Alba Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixon Elementary School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
526 students
Peter F Alba Middle School
Bayou La Batre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
443 students
| Measure | Dixon Elementary School Irvington, Alabama | Peter F Alba Middle School Bayou La Batre, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #509 of 699 | #148 of 263 |
| National rank | #37147 of 50,301 | #10003 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 526 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 526 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.2% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| city | Irvington | Bayou La Batre |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter F Alba Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 32.1).
- •Peter F Alba Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Peter F Alba Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 36%).
- •Peter F Alba Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 70.2%).
- •Peter F Alba Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.8).
- •Dixon Elementary School is the larger school with 526 students compared with 443.
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 Dixon Elementary School better than Peter F Alba Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Peter F Alba Middle School ranks higher (39.2 vs 32.1 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 Dixon Elementary School and Peter F Alba Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Bayou La Batre in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dixon Elementary School: 526. Peter F Alba Middle School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dixon Elementary School and Peter F Alba Middle School rank in Alabama?
Dixon Elementary School is 509th of 699 and Peter F Alba Middle School is 148th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).