Midland City Elementary School vs South Dale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Midland City Elementary School
Midland City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
478 students
South Dale Middle School
Pinckard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
412 students
| Measure | Midland City Elementary School Midland City, Alabama | South Dale Middle School Pinckard, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 699 | #126 of 263 |
| National rank | #26175 of 50,301 | #8878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 478 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Midland City | Pinckard |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midland City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 44.3).
- •Midland City Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Midland City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Midland City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.9).
- •Midland City Elementary School is the larger school with 478 students compared with 412.
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 Midland City Elementary School better than South Dale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Midland City Elementary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 44.3 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 Midland City Elementary School and South Dale Middle School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Midland City and Pinckard in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Midland City Elementary School: 478. South Dale Middle School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Midland City Elementary School and South Dale Middle School rank in Alabama?
Midland City Elementary School is 332nd of 699 and South Dale Middle School is 126th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).