Burns Middle School vs Denton Magnet School of Technology
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns Middle School
Mobile ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
568 students
Denton Magnet School of Technology
Mobile ยท Public middle ยท Grades 6โ8
334 students
| Measure | Burns Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Denton Magnet School of Technology Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 263 | #87 of 263 |
| National rank | #13391 of 15,369 | #7163 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6โ8 | Grades 6โ8 |
| Students | 568 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 53% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขDenton Magnet School of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 22.1).
- โขDenton Magnet School of Technology does better on math proficiency (53% vs 21%).
- โขDenton Magnet School of Technology does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 29%).
- โขDenton Magnet School of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 76.2%).
- โขBurns Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 20.9).
- โขBurns Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 334.
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 Burns Middle School better than Denton Magnet School of Technology?
On the Success Index (US), Denton Magnet School of Technology ranks higher (52.1 vs 22.1 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 Burns Middle School and Denton Magnet School of Technology?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle School: 568. Denton Magnet School of Technology: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle School and Denton Magnet School of Technology rank in Alabama?
Burns Middle School is 209th of 263 and Denton Magnet School of Technology is 87th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).