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Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School vs. Pick Elementary School

Should you attend Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School or Pick Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
1555 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Pick Elementary School
1320 N College St
Auburn, AL 36830
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Pick Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School ranked #86 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from a peak ranking of #49 in 2017 and 2016, indicating fluctuations in overall state standing over the past decade in this Auburn, AL elementary school.
Math proficiency was 64% in 2023, significantly higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, though down from 81–84% levels in 2016–2017; reading proficiency was 70%, higher than the state average of 47%, showing some improvement from prior years.
Science proficiency was 69% in 2022, notably higher than the state average of 38%, maintaining top 5% status statewide for this metric.
Enrollment served grades 3–5 with 404 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in recent reporting, reflecting a moderate school size with 46% minority enrollment and 35% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic diversity.
The school's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, with 94% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, reflecting strong student retention outcomes for this Union County NJ high school.
Serving 442 students in grades 3-5, Pick Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-5
3-5
Total Students
404 students
442 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pick Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pick Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pick Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Auburn City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pick Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Auburn City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#86 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#49 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pick Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in AL)
69%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pick Elementary School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
140
148
Grade 4 Students
122
152
Grade 5 Students
142
142

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
n/a
% Asian
9%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
29%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
54%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.69
This chart showcases the diversity score of Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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