Columbiana Middle School vs Irondale Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbiana Middle School
Columbiana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
Irondale Middle School
Irondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
| Measure | Columbiana Middle School Columbiana, Alabama | Irondale Middle School Irondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 263 | #215 of 263 |
| National rank | #7383 of 15,369 | #13671 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 430 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 430 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 17% |
| city | Columbiana | Irondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbiana Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 20.6).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 17%).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 74.7%).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.9).
- •Irondale Middle School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 428.
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 Columbiana Middle School better than Irondale Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbiana Middle School ranks higher (51.2 vs 20.6 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 Columbiana Middle School and Irondale Middle School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Columbiana and Irondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbiana Middle School: 428. Irondale Middle School: 430. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbiana Middle School and Irondale Middle School rank in Alabama?
Columbiana Middle School is 92nd of 263 and Irondale Middle School is 215th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).