D A Smith Middle School vs Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
D A Smith Middle School
Ozark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
388 students
Harry N Mixon Intermediate School
Ozark · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
383 students
| Measure | D A Smith Middle School Ozark, Alabama | Harry N Mixon Intermediate School Ozark, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 263 | #555 of 699 |
| National rank | #10041 of 15,369 | #40387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–6 |
| Students | 388 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 32% |
| city | Ozark | Ozark |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •D A Smith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 27.0).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 80.2%).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •D A Smith Middle School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 383.
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 D A Smith Middle School better than Harry N Mixon Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), D A Smith Middle School ranks higher (39.0 vs 27.0 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 D A Smith Middle School and Harry N Mixon Intermediate School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ozark and Ozark in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D A Smith Middle School: 388. Harry N Mixon Intermediate School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D A Smith Middle School and Harry N Mixon Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
D A Smith Middle School is 150th of 263 and Harry N Mixon Intermediate School is 555th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).