ClarkShaw Magnet School vs Headland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ClarkShaw Magnet School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–9
582 students
Headland Middle School
Headland · Public middle · Grades 6–9
580 students
| Measure | ClarkShaw Magnet School Mobile, Alabama | Headland Middle School Headland, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 263 | #139 of 263 |
| National rank | #2536 of 15,369 | #9401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 582 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 43.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 29% |
| city | Mobile | Headland |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 41.9).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 29%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •Headland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.8% vs 48.1%).
- •Headland Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.8).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 580.
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 ClarkShaw Magnet School better than Headland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), ClarkShaw Magnet School ranks higher (74.0 vs 41.9 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 ClarkShaw Magnet School and Headland Middle School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Headland in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClarkShaw Magnet School: 582. Headland Middle School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClarkShaw Magnet School and Headland Middle School rank in Alabama?
ClarkShaw Magnet School is 18th of 263 and Headland Middle School is 139th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).