Capitol Heights Middle School vs Goodwyn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol Heights Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students
Goodwyn Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students
| Measure | Capitol Heights Middle School Montgomery, Alabama | Goodwyn Middle School Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 263 | #252 of 263 |
| National rank | #15146 of 15,369 | #15008 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goodwyn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.0 vs 9.3).
- •Capitol Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Goodwyn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Goodwyn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.1% vs 85.3%).
- •Goodwyn Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.8).
- •Goodwyn Middle School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 593.
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 Capitol Heights Middle School better than Goodwyn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Goodwyn Middle School ranks higher (11.0 vs 9.3 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 Capitol Heights Middle School and Goodwyn Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Heights Middle School: 593. Goodwyn Middle School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Heights Middle School and Goodwyn Middle School rank in Alabama?
Capitol Heights Middle School is 256th of 263 and Goodwyn Middle School is 252nd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).