CL Scarborough Model Middle School vs Muscle Shoals Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 449 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
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Muscle Shoals · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
| Measure | CL Scarborough Model Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Muscle Shoals Middle School Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #222 of 263 | #22 of 263 |
| National rank | #14194 of 15,369 | #2855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 641 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 70% |
| city | Mobile | Muscle Shoals |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 17.4).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 29%).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 24%).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 86.1%).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.4).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 641.
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 Muscle Shoals Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks higher (72.4 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 Muscle Shoals Middle School?
About 449 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CL Scarborough Model Middle School: 641. Muscle Shoals Middle School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CL Scarborough Model Middle School and Muscle Shoals Middle School rank in Alabama?
CL Scarborough Model Middle School is 222nd of 263 and Muscle Shoals Middle School is 22nd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).