Fairhope Middle School vs J Larry Newton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 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
J Larry Newton School
Fairhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
804 students
| Measure | Fairhope Middle School Fairhope, Alabama | J Larry Newton School Fairhope, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 263 | #103 of 699 |
| National rank | #1229 of 15,369 | #13014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 775 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 58% |
| city | Fairhope | Fairhope |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 67.6).
- •Fairhope Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •Fairhope Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Fairhope Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 35.7%).
- •J Larry Newton School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •J Larry Newton School is the larger school with 804 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 J Larry Newton School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhope Middle School ranks higher (81.6 vs 67.6 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 Fairhope Middle School and J Larry Newton School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fairhope and Fairhope in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhope Middle School: 775. J Larry Newton School: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhope Middle School and J Larry Newton School rank in Alabama?
Fairhope Middle School is 9th of 263 and J Larry Newton School is 103rd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).