Payne Elementary School vs Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.4 km 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
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
| Measure | Payne Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 699 | #658 of 699 |
| National rank | #40164 of 50,301 | #47094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 164 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 16.1).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 96.3%).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 23.5).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is the larger school with 305 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 Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Payne Elementary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 16.1 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 Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Payne Elementary School: 164. Sophia P Kingston Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Payne Elementary School and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Payne Elementary School is 552nd of 699 and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is 658th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).