Berry Middle School vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 150 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berry Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–12
1,058 students
Discovery Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
| Measure | Berry Middle School Hoover, Alabama | Discovery Middle School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #15 of 263 | #12 of 263 |
| National rank | #1798 of 15,369 | #1407 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,058 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 73% |
| city | Hoover | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 78.1).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 66%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 30.1%).
- •Berry Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.7).
- •Berry Middle School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 1,054.
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 Berry Middle School better than Discovery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 78.1 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 Berry Middle School and Discovery Middle School?
About 150 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Middle School: 1,058. Discovery Middle School: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Middle School and Discovery Middle School rank in Alabama?
Berry Middle School is 15th of 263 and Discovery Middle School is 12th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).