CollinsRiverside Middle School vs Westlawn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CollinsRiverside Middle School
Northport · Public middle · Grades 5–6
318 students
Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | CollinsRiverside Middle School Northport, Alabama | Westlawn Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 263 | #240 of 263 |
| National rank | #13283 of 15,369 | #14630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 318 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 11% |
| city | Northport | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CollinsRiverside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 14.6).
- •CollinsRiverside Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •CollinsRiverside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •CollinsRiverside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.5% vs 87.9%).
- •Westlawn Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.7).
- •Westlawn Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 318.
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 CollinsRiverside Middle School better than Westlawn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), CollinsRiverside Middle School ranks higher (22.7 vs 14.6 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 CollinsRiverside Middle School and Westlawn Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Northport and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CollinsRiverside Middle School: 318. Westlawn Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CollinsRiverside Middle School and Westlawn Middle School rank in Alabama?
CollinsRiverside Middle School is 207th of 263 and Westlawn Middle School is 240th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).