Drake Middle School vs Pick Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 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
Pick Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
| Measure | Drake Middle School Auburn, Alabama | Pick Elementary School Auburn, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #21 of 263 | #82 of 699 |
| National rank | #2807 of 15,369 | #11028 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 720 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 68% |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 70.4).
- •Drake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 38.1%).
- •Pick Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Drake Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 464.
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 Pick Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Drake Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 70.4 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 Drake Middle School and Pick Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Middle School: 720. Pick Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Middle School and Pick Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Drake Middle School is 21st of 263 and Pick Elementary School is 82nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).