Capitol Heights Middle School vs Gulf Shores Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 270 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
Gulf Shores Middle School
Gulf Shores · Public middle · Grades 6–8
591 students
| Measure | Capitol Heights Middle School Montgomery, Alabama | Gulf Shores Middle School Gulf Shores, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #256 of 263 | #72 of 263 |
| National rank | #15146 of 15,369 | #6562 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 593 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 34% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Montgomery | Gulf Shores |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gulf Shores Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 9.3).
- •Gulf Shores Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 85.3%).
- •Gulf Shores Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.8).
- •Capitol Heights Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 591.
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 Gulf Shores Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gulf Shores Middle School ranks higher (55.0 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 Gulf Shores Middle School?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Gulf Shores in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Heights Middle School: 593. Gulf Shores Middle School: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Heights Middle School and Gulf Shores Middle School rank in Alabama?
Capitol Heights Middle School is 256th of 263 and Gulf Shores Middle School is 72nd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).