Echols Middle School vs Flatwoods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.1 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
Flatwoods Elementary School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
459 students
| Measure | Echols Middle School Northport, Alabama | Flatwoods Elementary School Northport, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 263 | #538 of 699 |
| National rank | #7055 of 15,369 | #39327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 738 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 27% |
| city | Northport | Northport |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echols Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 28.8).
- •Echols Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 27%).
- •Echols Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Echols Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 68.6%).
- •Flatwoods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.6).
- •Echols Middle School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 459.
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 Flatwoods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Echols Middle School ranks higher (52.7 vs 28.8 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 Echols Middle School and Flatwoods Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Northport and Northport in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echols Middle School: 738. Flatwoods Elementary School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echols Middle School and Flatwoods Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Echols Middle School is 82nd of 263 and Flatwoods Elementary School is 538th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).