Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School vs Ronald McNair 78
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
194 students
Ronald McNair 78
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
390 students
| Measure | Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School Huntsville, Alabama | Ronald McNair 78 Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #69 of 263 | #254 of 263 |
| National rank | #6361 of 15,369 | #15053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 194 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 194 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 8% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 10.5).
- •Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 77.4%).
- •Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 19.5).
- •Ronald McNair 78 is the larger school with 390 students compared with 194.
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 Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School better than Ronald McNair 78?
On the Success Index (US), Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks higher (55.9 vs 10.5 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 Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School and Ronald McNair 78?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School: 194. Ronald McNair 78: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School and Ronald McNair 78 rank in Alabama?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School is 69th of 263 and Ronald McNair 78 is 254th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).