Drake Middle School vs Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
396 students
| Measure | Drake Middle School Auburn, Alabama | Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School Auburn, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 263 | #70 of 699 |
| National rank | #2807 of 15,369 | #9393 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 720 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.6 vs 72.8).
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Drake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Drake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 36.6%).
- •Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.5).
- •Drake Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 396.
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 Margaret Yarbrough 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 Drake Middle School and Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Middle School: 720. Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Middle School and Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Drake Middle School is 21st of 263 and Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School is 70th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).