Central High School vs Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
796 students
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students
| Measure | Central High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #263 of 304 | #4 of 263 |
| National rank | #15603 of 16,910 | #868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 796 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 796 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 87% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 18.0).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 22%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 78.1%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.1).
- •Central High School is the larger school with 796 students compared with 173.
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 Central High School better than Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle ranks higher (84.2 vs 18.0 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 Central High School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High School: 796. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle rank in Alabama?
Central High School is 263rd of 304 and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is 4th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).