Katherine H Hankins Middle School vs Mary W Burroughs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Theodore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School
Theodore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
404 students
| Measure | Katherine H Hankins Middle School Theodore, Alabama | Mary W Burroughs Elementary School Theodore, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #203 of 263 | #575 of 699 |
| National rank | #12894 of 15,369 | #41594 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 771 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Theodore | Theodore |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (24.8 vs 25.2).
- •Mary W Burroughs Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Mary W Burroughs Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Katherine H Hankins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 80.7%).
- •Mary W Burroughs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.3).
- •Katherine H Hankins Middle School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 404.
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 Katherine H Hankins Middle School better than Mary W Burroughs 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 Katherine H Hankins Middle School and Mary W Burroughs Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Theodore and Theodore in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School: 771. Mary W Burroughs Elementary School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine H Hankins Middle School and Mary W Burroughs Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School is 203rd of 263 and Mary W Burroughs Elementary School is 575th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).