Fort Payne Middle School vs Wills Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.5 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
Wills Valley Elementary School
Fort Payne · Public elementary · Grades K–2
738 students
| Measure | Fort Payne Middle School Fort Payne, Alabama | Wills Valley Elementary School Fort Payne, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 263 | #280 of 699 |
| National rank | #8845 of 15,369 | #23875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 741 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Fort Payne | Fort Payne |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wills Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 44.4).
- •Fort Payne Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 66%).
- •Wills Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Fort Payne Middle School is the larger school with 741 students compared with 738.
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 Wills Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wills Valley Elementary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 44.4 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 Wills Valley Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Payne and Fort Payne in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Payne Middle School: 741. Wills Valley Elementary School: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Payne Middle School and Wills Valley Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Fort Payne Middle School is 125th of 263 and Wills Valley Elementary School is 280th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).