Fairhope Middle School vs Katherine H Hankins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 29 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
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Theodore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
| Measure | Fairhope Middle School Fairhope, Alabama | Katherine H Hankins Middle School Theodore, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 263 | #203 of 263 |
| National rank | #1229 of 15,369 | #12894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 775 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 30% |
| city | Fairhope | Theodore |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhope Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.6 vs 24.8).
- •Fairhope Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 30%).
- •Fairhope Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 35%).
- •Fairhope Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 76.1%).
- •Fairhope Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.3).
- •Fairhope Middle School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 771.
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 Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhope Middle School ranks higher (81.6 vs 24.8 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 Fairhope Middle School and Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Fairhope and Theodore in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhope Middle School: 775. Katherine H Hankins Middle School: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhope Middle School and Katherine H Hankins Middle School rank in Alabama?
Fairhope Middle School is 9th of 263 and Katherine H Hankins Middle School is 203rd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).