Carroll High School vs D A Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll High School
Ozark · Public high · Grades 7–12
640 students
D A Smith Middle School
Ozark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
| Measure | Carroll High School Ozark, Alabama | D A Smith Middle School Ozark, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #214 of 304 | #150 of 263 |
| National rank | #13334 of 16,910 | #10041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 640 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Ozark | Ozark |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D A Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 30.0).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 27%).
- •Carroll High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 69.6%).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.8).
- •Carroll High School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 388.
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 Carroll High School better than D A Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), D A Smith Middle School ranks higher (39.0 vs 30.0 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 Carroll High School and D A Smith Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Ozark and Ozark in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll High School: 640. D A Smith Middle School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll High School and D A Smith Middle School rank in Alabama?
Carroll High School is 214th of 304 and D A Smith Middle School is 150th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).