Booker T Washington Middle School vs Calloway Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T Washington Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
270 students
Calloway Smith Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Booker T Washington Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Calloway Smith Middle School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 263 | #230 of 263 |
| National rank | #14265 of 15,369 | #14384 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.0 vs 16.3).
- •Booker T Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Calloway Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 14%).
- •Calloway Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 92.6%).
- •Booker T Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.3).
- •Calloway Smith Middle School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 270.
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 Booker T Washington Middle School better than Calloway Smith Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Booker T Washington Middle School and Calloway Smith Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T Washington Middle School: 270. Calloway Smith Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T Washington Middle School and Calloway Smith Middle School rank in Alabama?
Booker T Washington Middle School is 225th of 263 and Calloway Smith Middle School is 230th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).