Alexander City Middle School vs Irondale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 94 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
Irondale Middle School
Irondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
| Measure | Alexander City Middle School Alexander City, Alabama | Irondale Middle School Irondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 263 | #215 of 263 |
| National rank | #10154 of 15,369 | #13671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Alexander City | Irondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 20.6).
- •Alexander City Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Alexander City Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Alexander City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 74.7%).
- •Irondale Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.2).
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 Irondale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander City Middle School ranks higher (38.5 vs 20.6 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 Irondale Middle School?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Alexander City and Irondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander City Middle School: 430. Irondale Middle School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander City Middle School and Irondale Middle School rank in Alabama?
Alexander City Middle School is 156th of 263 and Irondale Middle School is 215th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).