Calloway Smith Middle School vs Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 503 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calloway Smith Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students
| Measure | Calloway Smith Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Dunbar Creative Performing Arts Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #230 of 263 | #86 of 263 |
| National rank | #14384 of 15,369 | #7144 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 315 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 69.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 55% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 16.3).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (55% vs 16%).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 20%).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 90.5%).
- •Calloway Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.4).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is the larger school with 338 students compared with 315.
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 Calloway Smith Middle School better than Dunbar Creative Performing Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Creative Performing Arts ranks higher (52.2 vs 16.3 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 Calloway Smith Middle School and Dunbar Creative Performing Arts?
About 503 m in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calloway Smith Middle School: 315. Dunbar Creative Performing Arts: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calloway Smith Middle School and Dunbar Creative Performing Arts rank in Alabama?
Calloway Smith Middle School is 230th of 263 and Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is 86th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).