Bragg Middle School vs Gardendale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 190 m 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
Gardendale Elementary School
Gardendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
700 students
| Measure | Bragg Middle School Gardendale, Alabama | Gardendale Elementary School Gardendale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 263 | #289 of 699 |
| National rank | #7209 of 15,369 | #24195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 731 | 700 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 700 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.8% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| city | Gardendale | Gardendale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.9 vs 51.4).
- •Bragg Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Gardendale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Gardendale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 45.8%).
- •Bragg Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.4).
- •Bragg Middle School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 700.
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 Gardendale Elementary 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 Bragg Middle School and Gardendale Elementary School?
About 190 m in a straight line, between Gardendale and Gardendale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bragg Middle School: 731. Gardendale Elementary School: 700. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bragg Middle School and Gardendale Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bragg Middle School is 88th of 263 and Gardendale Elementary School is 289th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).