ER Dickson Elementary School vs Fairhope West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ER Dickson Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
967 students
Fairhope West Elementary
Fairhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
972 students
| Measure | ER Dickson Elementary School Mobile, Alabama | Fairhope West Elementary Fairhope, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #464 of 699 | #25 of 699 |
| National rank | #33414 of 50,301 | #3627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 967 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 84% |
| city | Mobile | Fairhope |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhope West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 37.8).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 40%).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 74.6%).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 20.1).
- •Fairhope West Elementary is the larger school with 972 students compared with 967.
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 ER Dickson Elementary School better than Fairhope West Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhope West Elementary ranks higher (82.5 vs 37.8 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 ER Dickson Elementary School and Fairhope West Elementary?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Fairhope in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ER Dickson Elementary School: 967. Fairhope West Elementary: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ER Dickson Elementary School and Fairhope West Elementary rank in Alabama?
ER Dickson Elementary School is 464th of 699 and Fairhope West Elementary is 25th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).