Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grant, Alabama 35747 · Marshall County
#70 of 263 middle schools in Alabama
#6390 of 15,369 nationally
About Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle
Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle is a public middle located in Grant, in the Marshall County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 376 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 70th of 263 ranked middle schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 376.
There are 4 schools in Grant; Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
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 Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- 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 Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kate D Smith DAR High School
Grant · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students · 0 m away
Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School
Grant · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
546 students · 0 m away
Kate D Smith DAR Intermediate School
Grant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
308 students · 0 m away
Woodville High School
Woodville · Public other · Grades PK–12
504 students · 10 km away
New Hope Elementary School
New Hope · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
534 students · 13 km away
New Hope High School
New Hope · Public high · Grades 7–12
598 students · 14 km away
Claysville School
Guntersville · Public other · Grades PK–PK
· 14 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Good Hope Middle School
Cullman · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
Opp Middle School
Opp · Public middle · Grades 5–8
379 students
Moody Junior High School
Moody · Public middle · Grades 7–8
373 students
Danville Middle School
Danville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
372 students
Sardis Middle School
Sardis City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
Guntersville Middle School
Guntersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle a good school?
Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle has a Success Index (US) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #70 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 Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle rank in Alabama?
Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle ranks #70 of 263 middle schools in Alabama and #6390 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle?
Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle had 376 students in 2025.
Is Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.