Anniston Middle School vs EXCEL Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anniston Middle School
Anniston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
357 students
EXCEL Academy
Anniston · Public high · Grades 6–12
196 students
| Measure | Anniston Middle School Anniston, Alabama | EXCEL Academy Anniston, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #226 of 263 | #208 of 304 |
| National rank | #14298 of 15,369 | #13113 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 357 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 32.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Anniston | Anniston |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EXCEL Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 16.8).
- •EXCEL Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 81.5%).
- •Anniston Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 32.7).
- •Anniston Middle School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 196.
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 Anniston Middle School better than EXCEL Academy?
On the Success Index (US), EXCEL Academy ranks higher (31.0 vs 16.8 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 Anniston Middle School and EXCEL Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Anniston and Anniston in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anniston Middle School: 357. EXCEL Academy: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anniston Middle School and EXCEL Academy rank in Alabama?
Anniston Middle School is 226th of 263 and EXCEL Academy is 208th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).