Elberta Middle School vs Foley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elberta Middle School
Elberta · Public middle · Grades 7–8
276 students
Foley Middle School
Foley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
823 students
| Measure | Elberta Middle School Elberta, Alabama | Foley Middle School Foley, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 263 | #144 of 263 |
| National rank | #5719 of 15,369 | #9577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 276 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Elberta | Foley |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elberta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 41.1).
- •Elberta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 62.8%).
- •Elberta Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •Foley Middle School is the larger school with 823 students compared with 276.
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 Elberta Middle School better than Foley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elberta Middle School ranks higher (58.9 vs 41.1 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 Elberta Middle School and Foley Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Elberta and Foley in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elberta Middle School: 276. Foley Middle School: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elberta Middle School and Foley Middle School rank in Alabama?
Elberta Middle School is 55th of 263 and Foley Middle School is 144th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).