ClarkShaw Magnet School vs Semmes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 13 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
Semmes Middle School
Semmes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,181 students
| Measure | ClarkShaw Magnet School Mobile, Alabama | Semmes Middle School Semmes, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 263 | #180 of 263 |
| National rank | #2536 of 15,369 | #11088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 582 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 38% |
| city | Mobile | Semmes |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 34.0).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 38%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •ClarkShaw Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 62.9%).
- •Semmes Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.8).
- •Semmes Middle School is the larger school with 1,181 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 ClarkShaw Magnet School better than Semmes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), ClarkShaw Magnet School ranks higher (74.0 vs 34.0 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 Semmes Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Semmes in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ClarkShaw Magnet School: 582. Semmes Middle School: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ClarkShaw Magnet School and Semmes Middle School rank in Alabama?
ClarkShaw Magnet School is 18th of 263 and Semmes Middle School is 180th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).