Elberta Middle School vs Jackson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 125 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
Jackson Middle School
Jackson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
278 students
| Measure | Elberta Middle School Elberta, Alabama | Jackson Middle School Jackson, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 263 | #171 of 263 |
| National rank | #5719 of 15,369 | #10590 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 73.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 46% |
| city | Elberta | Jackson |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elberta Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 36.3).
- •Elberta Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 73.7%).
- •Elberta Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 19.9).
- •Jackson Middle School is the larger school with 278 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 Jackson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elberta Middle School ranks higher (58.9 vs 36.3 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 Jackson Middle School?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Elberta and Jackson in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elberta Middle School: 276. Jackson Middle School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elberta Middle School and Jackson Middle School rank in Alabama?
Elberta Middle School is 55th of 263 and Jackson Middle School is 171st of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).