Ashville Middle School vs Bush Hills STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashville Middle School
Ashville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
371 students
Bush Hills STEAM Academy
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
| Measure | Ashville Middle School Ashville, Alabama | Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 263 | #259 of 263 |
| National rank | #8686 of 15,369 | #15229 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 371 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 8% |
| city | Ashville | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 7.9).
- •Ashville Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 8%).
- •Ashville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 13%).
- •Ashville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 85.4%).
- •Ashville Middle School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 370.
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 Ashville Middle School better than Bush Hills STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ashville Middle School ranks higher (45.1 vs 7.9 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 Ashville Middle School and Bush Hills STEAM Academy?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Ashville and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashville Middle School: 371. Bush Hills STEAM Academy: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashville Middle School and Bush Hills STEAM Academy rank in Alabama?
Ashville Middle School is 121st of 263 and Bush Hills STEAM Academy is 259th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).