Burns Middle School vs Westlawn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 293 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
Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Burns Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Westlawn Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 263 | #240 of 263 |
| National rank | #13391 of 15,369 | #14630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 568 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 11% |
| city | Mobile | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 14.6).
- •Burns Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Burns Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 20%).
- •Burns Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 87.9%).
- •Westlawn Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
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 Westlawn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Burns Middle School ranks higher (22.1 vs 14.6 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 Westlawn Middle School?
About 293 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle School: 568. Westlawn Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle School and Westlawn Middle School rank in Alabama?
Burns Middle School is 209th of 263 and Westlawn Middle School is 240th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).