Challenger Middle School vs Virgil Grissom High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–9
425 students
Virgil Grissom High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,847 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Huntsville, Alabama | Virgil Grissom High School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 263 | #36 of 304 |
| National rank | #4015 of 15,369 | #5471 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 425 | 1,847 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 1,847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 61.4).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Virgil Grissom High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 35.3%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.7).
- •Virgil Grissom High School is the larger school with 1,847 students compared with 425.
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 Challenger Middle School better than Virgil Grissom High School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle School ranks higher (66.9 vs 61.4 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 Challenger Middle School and Virgil Grissom High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 425. Virgil Grissom High School: 1,847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Virgil Grissom High School rank in Alabama?
Challenger Middle School is 36th of 263 and Virgil Grissom High School is 36th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).