Austin Middle School vs West Morgan Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–7
727 students
West Morgan Middle School
Trinity · Public middle · Grades 4–8
561 students
| Measure | Austin Middle School Decatur, Alabama | West Morgan Middle School Trinity, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 263 | #191 of 263 |
| National rank | #8134 of 15,369 | #11797 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 727 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 727 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Decatur | Trinity |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 30.7).
- •Austin Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Austin Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Austin Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 75%).
- •Austin Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.0).
- •Austin Middle School is the larger school with 727 students compared with 561.
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 Austin Middle School better than West Morgan Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Austin Middle School ranks higher (47.7 vs 30.7 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 Austin Middle School and West Morgan Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Trinity in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin Middle School: 727. West Morgan Middle School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin Middle School and West Morgan Middle School rank in Alabama?
Austin Middle School is 109th of 263 and West Morgan Middle School is 191st of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).