Arab Junior High School vs Westlawn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arab Junior High School
Arab · Public middle · Grades 6–8
563 students
Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Arab Junior High School Arab, Alabama | Westlawn Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 263 | #240 of 263 |
| National rank | #3333 of 15,369 | #14630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 563 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 563 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 11% |
| city | Arab | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arab Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 14.6).
- •Arab Junior High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 11%).
- •Arab Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Arab Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 87.9%).
- •Westlawn Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.6).
- •Westlawn Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 563.
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 Arab Junior High School better than Westlawn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Arab Junior High School ranks higher (70.0 vs 14.6 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 Arab Junior High School and Westlawn Middle School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Arab and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arab Junior High School: 563. Westlawn Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arab Junior High School and Westlawn Middle School rank in Alabama?
Arab Junior High School is 31st of 263 and Westlawn Middle School is 240th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).