Daphne Middle School vs Ira F Simmons Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 323 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daphne Middle School
Daphne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
861 students
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
| Measure | Daphne Middle School Daphne, Alabama | Ira F Simmons Middle School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 263 | #26 of 263 |
| National rank | #3607 of 15,369 | #3140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 861 | 860 |
| Enrollment | 861 | 860 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| city | Daphne | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ira F Simmons Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 68.7).
- •Ira F Simmons Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Daphne Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Daphne Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 44.3%).
- •Ira F Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.3).
- •Daphne Middle School is the larger school with 861 students compared with 860.
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 Daphne Middle School better than Ira F Simmons Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ira F Simmons Middle School ranks higher (70.9 vs 68.7 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 Daphne Middle School and Ira F Simmons Middle School?
About 323 km in a straight line, between Daphne and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daphne Middle School: 861. Ira F Simmons Middle School: 860. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daphne Middle School and Ira F Simmons Middle School rank in Alabama?
Daphne Middle School is 32nd of 263 and Ira F Simmons Middle School is 26th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).