Drake Middle School vs East Samford School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Middle School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–6
720 students
East Samford School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–7
733 students
| Measure | Drake Middle School Auburn, Alabama | East Samford School Auburn, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 263 | #20 of 263 |
| National rank | #2807 of 15,369 | #2786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 720 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.6 vs 72.7).
- •Drake Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Drake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 30.7%).
- •East Samford School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.5).
- •East Samford School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 720.
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 Drake Middle School better than East Samford 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 Drake Middle School and East Samford School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Middle School: 720. East Samford School: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Middle School and East Samford School rank in Alabama?
Drake Middle School is 21st of 263 and East Samford School is 20th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).