Dothan 6th Grade Center vs South Dale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dothan 6th Grade Center
Dothan · Public middle · Grades 6–6
449 students
South Dale Middle School
Pinckard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
412 students
| Measure | Dothan 6th Grade Center Dothan, Alabama | South Dale Middle School Pinckard, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 263 | #126 of 263 |
| National rank | #14576 of 15,369 | #8878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 449 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 449 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 52% |
| city | Dothan | Pinckard |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Dale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.3 vs 14.9).
- •South Dale Middle School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 21%).
- •South Dale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •South Dale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 78.6%).
- •Dothan 6th Grade Center does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.9).
- •Dothan 6th Grade Center is the larger school with 449 students compared with 412.
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 Dothan 6th Grade Center better than South Dale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Dale Middle School ranks higher (44.3 vs 14.9 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 Dothan 6th Grade Center and South Dale Middle School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Pinckard in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dothan 6th Grade Center: 449. South Dale Middle School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dothan 6th Grade Center and South Dale Middle School rank in Alabama?
Dothan 6th Grade Center is 238th of 263 and South Dale Middle School is 126th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).