Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet vs Handley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
Handley Middle School
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 4–8
483 students
| Measure | Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet Montgomery, Alabama | Handley Middle School Roanoke, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 263 | #199 of 263 |
| National rank | #995 of 15,369 | #12370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 478 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 33% |
| city | Montgomery | Roanoke |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 27.6).
- •Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet does better on math proficiency (79% vs 33%).
- •Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 32%).
- •Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.1% vs 69.2%).
- •Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.9).
- •Handley Middle School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 478.
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 Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet better than Handley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet ranks higher (83.2 vs 27.6 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 Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet and Handley Middle School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Roanoke in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet: 478. Handley Middle School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet and Handley Middle School rank in Alabama?
Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet is 5th of 263 and Handley Middle School is 199th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).