Fort Payne Middle School vs Grand Bay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 512 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Payne Middle School
Fort Payne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
741 students
Grand Bay Middle School
Grand Bay · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Fort Payne Middle School Fort Payne, Alabama | Grand Bay Middle School Grand Bay, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 263 | #163 of 263 |
| National rank | #8845 of 15,369 | #10365 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 741 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| city | Fort Payne | Grand Bay |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Payne Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 37.5).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Grand Bay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 63.3%).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.8).
- •Grand Bay Middle School is the larger school with 751 students compared with 741.
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 Fort Payne Middle School better than Grand Bay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Payne Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 37.5 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 Fort Payne Middle School and Grand Bay Middle School?
About 512 km in a straight line, between Fort Payne and Grand Bay in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Payne Middle School: 741. Grand Bay Middle School: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Payne Middle School and Grand Bay Middle School rank in Alabama?
Fort Payne Middle School is 125th of 263 and Grand Bay Middle School is 163rd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).