Payne Elementary School vs Selma High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 908 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Payne Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
164 students
Selma High School
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students
| Measure | Payne Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Selma High School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 699 | #301 of 304 |
| National rank | #40164 of 50,301 | #16626 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 164 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 7.5% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 9.8).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 7.5%).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Selma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 96.3%).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.9).
- •Selma High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 164.
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 Payne Elementary School better than Selma High School?
On the Success Index (US), Payne Elementary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 9.8 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 Payne Elementary School and Selma High School?
About 908 m in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Payne Elementary School: 164. Selma High School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Payne Elementary School and Selma High School rank in Alabama?
Payne Elementary School is 552nd of 699 and Selma High School is 301st of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).