Burns Middle School vs Katherine H Hankins Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Theodore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
| Measure | Burns Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Katherine H Hankins Middle School Theodore, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 263 | #203 of 263 |
| National rank | #13391 of 15,369 | #12894 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 771 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 771 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 76.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 30% |
| city | Mobile | Theodore |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine H Hankins Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 22.1).
- •Katherine H Hankins Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Katherine H Hankins Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Katherine H Hankins Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.1% vs 76.2%).
- •Burns Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.3).
- •Katherine H Hankins Middle School is the larger school with 771 students compared with 568.
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 Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine H Hankins Middle School ranks higher (24.8 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 Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Theodore in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle School: 568. Katherine H Hankins Middle School: 771. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle School and Katherine H Hankins Middle School rank in Alabama?
Burns Middle School is 209th of 263 and Katherine H Hankins Middle School is 203rd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).