Bush Hills STEAM Academy vs Danville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Hills STEAM Academy
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Danville Middle School
Danville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
372 students
| Measure | Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Danville Middle School Danville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 263 | #159 of 263 |
| National rank | #15229 of 15,369 | #10316 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 370 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 57.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 36% |
| city | Birmingham | Danville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Danville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 7.9).
- •Danville Middle School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 8%).
- •Danville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 13%).
- •Danville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 20.7).
- •Danville Middle School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 370.
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 Bush Hills STEAM Academy better than Danville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Danville Middle School ranks higher (37.7 vs 7.9 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 Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Danville Middle School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Danville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy: 370. Danville Middle School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Danville Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy is 259th of 263 and Danville Middle School is 159th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).