Bellingrath Middle School vs Southlawn 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.
Bellingrath Middle School
Montgomery · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
Southlawn Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
| Measure | Bellingrath Middle School Montgomery, Alabama | Southlawn Middle School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 263 | #243 of 263 |
| National rank | #15212 of 15,369 | #14687 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 583 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 86% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southlawn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 8.3).
- •Southlawn Middle School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 6%).
- •Southlawn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Southlawn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 87.5%).
- •Southlawn Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.8).
- •Bellingrath Middle School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 494.
- •Bellingrath Middle School is a charter school while Southlawn Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bellingrath Middle School better than Southlawn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Southlawn Middle School ranks higher (14.1 vs 8.3 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 Bellingrath Middle School and Southlawn Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingrath Middle School: 583. Southlawn Middle School: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingrath Middle School and Southlawn Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bellingrath Middle School is 258th of 263 and Southlawn Middle School is 243rd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).