Drake Middle School vs Richland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.8 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
Richland Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–2
426 students
| Measure | Drake Middle School Auburn, Alabama | Richland Elementary School Auburn, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 263 | #192 of 699 |
| National rank | #2807 of 15,369 | #19009 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 720 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 68% | – |
| city | Auburn | Auburn |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 58.8).
- •Drake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 37.6%).
- •Richland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.5).
- •Drake Middle School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 426.
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 Richland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Drake Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 58.8 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 Richland Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Auburn in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Middle School: 720. Richland Elementary School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Middle School and Richland Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Drake Middle School is 21st of 263 and Richland Elementary School is 192nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).