Fort Payne Middle School vs Williams Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.3 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
Williams Avenue Elementary School
Fort Payne · Public other · Grades PK–PK
131 students
| Measure | Fort Payne Middle School Fort Payne, Alabama | Williams Avenue Elementary School Fort Payne, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #125 of 263 | – |
| National rank | #8845 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 741 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 53% |
| city | Fort Payne | Fort Payne |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Williams Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Williams Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.8).
- •Fort Payne Middle School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 131.
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 Williams Avenue Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fort Payne Middle School and Williams Avenue Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Fort Payne and Fort Payne in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Payne Middle School: 741. Williams Avenue Elementary School: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Payne Middle School and Williams Avenue Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Fort Payne Middle School is 125th of 263 and Williams Avenue Elementary School is unranked among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).