Fairhope Middle School vs Fairhope West Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhope Middle School
Fairhope · Public middle · Grades 7–8
775 students
Fairhope West Elementary
Fairhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
972 students
| Measure | Fairhope Middle School Fairhope, Alabama | Fairhope West Elementary Fairhope, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #9 of 263 | #25 of 699 |
| National rank | #1229 of 15,369 | #3627 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 775 | 972 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 972 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 84% |
| city | Fairhope | Fairhope |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.6 vs 82.5).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 78%).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 27.2%).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Fairhope West Elementary is the larger school with 972 students compared with 775.
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 Fairhope Middle School better than Fairhope West Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairhope Middle School and Fairhope West Elementary?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Fairhope and Fairhope in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhope Middle School: 775. Fairhope West Elementary: 972. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhope Middle School and Fairhope West Elementary rank in Alabama?
Fairhope Middle School is 9th of 263 and Fairhope West Elementary is 25th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).