Buckhorn Middle School vs Walnut Grove School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhorn Middle School
New Market · Public middle · Grades 7–8
701 students
Walnut Grove School
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
303 students
| Measure | Buckhorn Middle School New Market, Alabama | Walnut Grove School New Market, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #48 of 263 | #160 of 699 |
| National rank | #4921 of 15,369 | #17239 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 701 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | New Market | New Market |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckhorn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 61.4).
- •Walnut Grove School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Walnut Grove School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Buckhorn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 53.1%).
- •Walnut Grove School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.6).
- •Buckhorn Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 303.
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 Buckhorn Middle School better than Walnut Grove School?
On the Success Index (US), Buckhorn Middle School ranks higher (62.5 vs 61.4 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 Buckhorn Middle School and Walnut Grove School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between New Market and New Market in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn Middle School: 701. Walnut Grove School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn Middle School and Walnut Grove School rank in Alabama?
Buckhorn Middle School is 48th of 263 and Walnut Grove School is 160th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).