Journey Middle School vs Madison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Journey Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Madison Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
603 students
| Measure | Journey Middle School Madison, Alabama | Madison Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #52 of 263 | #39 of 699 |
| National rank | #5568 of 15,369 | #5737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 903 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 71% |
| Math proficiency | – | 73% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 59.6).
- •Journey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 27.4%).
- •Madison Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.2).
- •Journey Middle School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 603.
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 Journey Middle School better than Madison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary School ranks higher (78.7 vs 59.6 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 Journey Middle School and Madison Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey Middle School: 903. Madison Elementary School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey Middle School and Madison Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Journey Middle School is 52nd of 263 and Madison Elementary School is 39th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).