Bankhead Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cordova, Alabama 35550 · Walker County
#79 of 263 middle schools in Alabama
#6987 of 15,369 nationally
About Bankhead Middle School
Bankhead Middle School is a public middle located in Cordova, in the Walker County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 298 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 79th of 263 ranked middle schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 298.
There are 3 schools in Cordova; Bankhead Middle School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)49%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)44.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Bankhead Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 49%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Bankhead Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cordova High School
Cordova · Public high · Grades 9–12
451 students · 340 m away
Cordova Elementary School
Cordova · Public elementary · Grades K–4
321 students · 382 m away
Valley Junior High School
Jasper · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
602 students · 6.4 km away
Parrish ElementaryMiddle School
Parrish · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students · 9.6 km away
Jasper High School
Jasper · Public high · Grades 9–12
850 students · 9.9 km away
Jasper Junior High School
Jasper · Public middle · Grades 7–8
467 students · 9.9 km away
T R Simmons Elementary School
Jasper · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
507 students · 10 km away
Maddox Intermediate School
Jasper · Public middle · Grades 4–6
643 students · 11 km away
Dora High School
Dora · Public high · Grades 9–12
476 students · 11 km away
Sumiton Middle School
Sumiton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
476 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Geneva Middle School
Geneva · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
Daleville Middle School
Dalevile · Public middle · Grades 5–8
302 students
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School
Talladega · Public middle · Grades 4–6
302 students
Fairview Middle School
Cullman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
291 students
Rutledge School
Midfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
288 students
Munford Middle School
Munford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
308 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Bankhead Middle School a good school?
Bankhead Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 53.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #79 of 263 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Bankhead Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bankhead Middle School ranks #79 of 263 middle schools in Alabama and #6987 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Bankhead Middle School?
Bankhead Middle School had 298 students in 2025.
Is Bankhead Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Bankhead Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Bankhead Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Bankhead Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.