D A Smith Middle School vs W S Neal Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 140 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
W S Neal Middle School
East Brewton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
386 students
| Measure | D A Smith Middle School Ozark, Alabama | W S Neal Middle School East Brewton, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 263 | #140 of 263 |
| National rank | #10041 of 15,369 | #9478 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 388 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 67.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| city | Ozark | East Brewton |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W S Neal Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 39.0).
- •W S Neal Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •W S Neal Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •W S Neal Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.4% vs 69.6%).
- •D A Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 20.3).
- •D A Smith Middle School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 386.
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 W S Neal Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), W S Neal Middle School ranks higher (41.6 vs 39.0 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 W S Neal Middle School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Ozark and East Brewton in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
D A Smith Middle School: 388. W S Neal Middle School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do D A Smith Middle School and W S Neal Middle School rank in Alabama?
D A Smith Middle School is 150th of 263 and W S Neal Middle School is 140th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).