Kelly Springs Elementary School vs Midland City Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Springs Elementary School
Dothan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students
Midland City Elementary School
Midland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
478 students
| Measure | Kelly Springs Elementary School Dothan, Alabama | Midland City Elementary School Midland City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #456 of 699 | #332 of 699 |
| National rank | #32341 of 50,301 | #26175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 516 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Dothan | Midland City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midland City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 39.4).
- •Midland City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Midland City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Midland City Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 72.5%).
- •Kelly Springs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.9).
- •Kelly Springs Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 478.
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 Kelly Springs Elementary School better than Midland City Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Midland City Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 39.4 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 Kelly Springs Elementary School and Midland City Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Dothan and Midland City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Springs Elementary School: 516. Midland City Elementary School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Springs Elementary School and Midland City Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Kelly Springs Elementary School is 456th of 699 and Midland City Elementary School is 332nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).