Fairhope West Elementary vs J Larry Newton School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhope West Elementary
Fairhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
972 students
J Larry Newton School
Fairhope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
804 students
| Measure | Fairhope West Elementary Fairhope, Alabama | J Larry Newton School Fairhope, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 699 | #103 of 699 |
| National rank | #3627 of 50,301 | #13014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 972 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 972 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 58% |
| city | Fairhope | Fairhope |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhope West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 67.6).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 58%).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Fairhope West Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 35.7%).
- •J Larry Newton School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.4).
- •Fairhope West Elementary is the larger school with 972 students compared with 804.
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 West Elementary better than J Larry Newton School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhope West Elementary ranks higher (82.5 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 West Elementary and J Larry Newton School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Fairhope and Fairhope in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhope West Elementary: 972. J Larry Newton School: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhope West Elementary and J Larry Newton School rank in Alabama?
Fairhope West Elementary is 25th of 699 and J Larry Newton School is 103rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).