Fort Payne Middle School vs Little Ridge Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 811 m 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
Little Ridge Intermediate School
Fort Payne · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
792 students
| Measure | Fort Payne Middle School Fort Payne, Alabama | Little Ridge Intermediate School Fort Payne, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 263 | #426 of 699 |
| National rank | #8845 of 15,369 | #31148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 741 | 792 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 792 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 64.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Fort Payne | Fort Payne |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Payne Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 41.2).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 64.1%).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.2).
- •Little Ridge Intermediate School is the larger school with 792 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 Little Ridge Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Payne Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 41.2 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 Little Ridge Intermediate School?
About 811 m in a straight line, between Fort Payne and Fort Payne in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Payne Middle School: 741. Little Ridge Intermediate School: 792. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Payne Middle School and Little Ridge Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
Fort Payne Middle School is 125th of 263 and Little Ridge Intermediate School is 426th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).