Challenger Middle School vs Wilkerson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 124 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
Wilkerson Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Huntsville, Alabama | Wilkerson Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 263 | #242 of 263 |
| National rank | #4015 of 15,369 | #14654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 425 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 35.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 25% |
| city | Huntsville | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 14.4).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 25%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 28%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 88%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 35.3).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 424.
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 Wilkerson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle School ranks higher (66.9 vs 14.4 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 Wilkerson Middle School?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 425. Wilkerson Middle School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Wilkerson Middle School rank in Alabama?
Challenger Middle School is 36th of 263 and Wilkerson Middle School is 242nd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).