Booker T Washington Middle School vs John L Leflore Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.3 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
John L Leflore Magnet School
Mobile · Public high · Grades 9–12
582 students
| Measure | Booker T Washington Middle School Mobile, Alabama | John L Leflore Magnet School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #225 of 263 | #294 of 304 |
| National rank | #14265 of 15,369 | #16274 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 270 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T Washington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 13.6).
- •Booker T Washington Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Booker T Washington Middle School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •John L Leflore Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 92.6%).
- •Booker T Washington Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.6).
- •John L Leflore Magnet School is the larger school with 582 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 John L Leflore Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T Washington Middle School ranks higher (17.0 vs 13.6 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 Booker T Washington Middle School and John L Leflore Magnet School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T Washington Middle School: 270. John L Leflore Magnet School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T Washington Middle School and John L Leflore Magnet School rank in Alabama?
Booker T Washington Middle School is 225th of 263 and John L Leflore Magnet School is 294th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).