CL Scarborough Model Middle School vs ClarkShaw Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CL Scarborough Model Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
ClarkShaw Magnet School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–9
582 students
| Measure | CL Scarborough Model Middle School Mobile, Alabama | ClarkShaw Magnet School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 263 | #18 of 263 |
| National rank | #14194 of 15,369 | #2536 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 641 | 582 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 48.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 84% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 17.4).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 29%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 24%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 86.1%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 19.4).
- •CL Scarborough Model Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 582.
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 CL Scarborough Model Middle School better than ClarkShaw Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), ClarkShaw Magnet School ranks higher (74.0 vs 17.4 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 CL Scarborough Model Middle School and ClarkShaw Magnet School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CL Scarborough Model Middle School: 641. ClarkShaw Magnet School: 582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CL Scarborough Model Middle School and ClarkShaw Magnet School rank in Alabama?
CL Scarborough Model Middle School is 222nd of 263 and ClarkShaw Magnet School is 18th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).