Bankhead Middle School vs Valley Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankhead Middle School
Cordova · Public middle · Grades 5–8
298 students
Valley Junior High School
Jasper · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
602 students
| Measure | Bankhead Middle School Cordova, Alabama | Valley Junior High School Jasper, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 263 | #375 of 699 |
| National rank | #6987 of 15,369 | #28885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 298 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 44% |
| city | Cordova | Jasper |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bankhead Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 44.6).
- •Bankhead Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 44%).
- •Valley Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Bankhead Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 55%).
- •Bankhead Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.8).
- •Valley Junior High School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 298.
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 Bankhead Middle School better than Valley Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bankhead Middle School ranks higher (53.0 vs 44.6 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 Bankhead Middle School and Valley Junior High School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Cordova and Jasper in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bankhead Middle School: 298. Valley Junior High School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bankhead Middle School and Valley Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Bankhead Middle School is 79th of 263 and Valley Junior High School is 375th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).