Alexander City Middle School vs Columbiana Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander City Middle School
Alexander City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
430 students
Columbiana Middle School
Columbiana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | Alexander City Middle School Alexander City, Alabama | Columbiana Middle School Columbiana, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 263 | #92 of 263 |
| National rank | #10154 of 15,369 | #7383 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Alexander City | Columbiana |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbiana Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 38.5).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 72.8%).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.2).
- •Alexander City Middle School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 428.
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 Alexander City Middle School better than Columbiana Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbiana Middle School ranks higher (51.2 vs 38.5 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 Alexander City Middle School and Columbiana Middle School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Alexander City and Columbiana in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander City Middle School: 430. Columbiana Middle School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander City Middle School and Columbiana Middle School rank in Alabama?
Alexander City Middle School is 156th of 263 and Columbiana Middle School is 92nd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).