Echols Middle School vs FaucettVestavia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echols Middle School
Northport · Public middle · Grades 7–8
738 students
FaucettVestavia Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
343 students
| Measure | Echols Middle School Northport, Alabama | FaucettVestavia Elementary School Northport, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #82 of 263 | #86 of 699 |
| National rank | #7055 of 15,369 | #11146 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 738 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 67% |
| city | Northport | Northport |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •FaucettVestavia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 52.7).
- •FaucettVestavia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •FaucettVestavia Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •FaucettVestavia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 55.1%).
- •FaucettVestavia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.6).
- •Echols Middle School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 343.
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 Echols Middle School better than FaucettVestavia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), FaucettVestavia Elementary School ranks higher (70.2 vs 52.7 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 Echols Middle School and FaucettVestavia Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northport and Northport in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echols Middle School: 738. FaucettVestavia Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echols Middle School and FaucettVestavia Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Echols Middle School is 82nd of 263 and FaucettVestavia Elementary School is 86th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).