Newton Elementary School vs South Dale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newton Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
South Dale Middle School
Pinckard · Public middle · Grades 5–8
412 students
| Measure | Newton Elementary School Newton, Alabama | South Dale Middle School Pinckard, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 699 | #126 of 263 |
| National rank | #19880 of 50,301 | #8878 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 293 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.7% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| city | Newton | Pinckard |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Newton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 44.3).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 69.7%).
- •Newton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.9).
- •South Dale Middle School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 293.
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 Newton Elementary School better than South Dale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Newton Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 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 Newton Elementary School and South Dale Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Newton and Pinckard in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newton Elementary School: 293. South Dale Middle School: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newton Elementary School and South Dale Middle School rank in Alabama?
Newton Elementary School is 210th of 699 and South Dale Middle School is 126th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).