Bragg Middle School vs East Samford School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 171 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bragg Middle School
Gardendale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
East Samford School
Auburn · Public middle · Grades 6–7
733 students
| Measure | Bragg Middle School Gardendale, Alabama | East Samford School Auburn, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #88 of 263 | #20 of 263 |
| National rank | #7209 of 15,369 | #2786 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–7 |
| Students | 731 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 66% |
| city | Gardendale | Auburn |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Samford School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 51.9).
- •East Samford School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •East Samford School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •East Samford School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 45.8%).
- •East Samford School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.3).
- •East Samford School is the larger school with 733 students compared with 731.
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 Bragg Middle School better than East Samford School?
On the Success Index (US), East Samford School ranks higher (72.7 vs 51.9 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 Bragg Middle School and East Samford School?
About 171 km in a straight line, between Gardendale and Auburn in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bragg Middle School: 731. East Samford School: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bragg Middle School and East Samford School rank in Alabama?
Bragg Middle School is 88th of 263 and East Samford School is 20th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).