Lanett Senior High School vs W F Burns Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lanett Senior High School
Lanett · Public high · Grades 9–12
260 students
W F Burns Middle School
Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Lanett Senior High School Lanett, Alabama | W F Burns Middle School Valley, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #194 of 304 | #174 of 263 |
| National rank | #12657 of 16,910 | #10772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| city | Lanett | Valley |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W F Burns Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 33.0).
- •Lanett Senior High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •W F Burns Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 5%).
- •W F Burns Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 68.5%).
- •Lanett Senior High School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.5).
- •W F Burns Middle School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 260.
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 Lanett Senior High School better than W F Burns Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), W F Burns Middle School ranks higher (35.5 vs 33.0 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 Lanett Senior High School and W F Burns Middle School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Lanett and Valley in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lanett Senior High School: 260. W F Burns Middle School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lanett Senior High School and W F Burns Middle School rank in Alabama?
Lanett Senior High School is 194th of 304 and W F Burns Middle School is 174th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).