Drake Middle School vs Sparkman Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 274 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
Sparkman Middle School
Toney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
723 students
| Measure | Drake Middle School Auburn, Alabama | Sparkman Middle School Toney, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 263 | #127 of 263 |
| National rank | #2807 of 15,369 | #8923 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 720 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 720 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 45% |
| city | Auburn | Toney |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 44.1).
- •Drake Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Drake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 45%).
- •Drake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 59.3%).
- •Sparkman Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.5).
- •Sparkman Middle School is the larger school with 723 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 Sparkman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Drake Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 44.1 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 Sparkman Middle School?
About 274 km in a straight line, between Auburn and Toney in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Middle School: 720. Sparkman Middle School: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Middle School and Sparkman Middle School rank in Alabama?
Drake Middle School is 21st of 263 and Sparkman Middle School is 127th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).