Denton Magnet School of Technology vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 355 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Magnet School of Technology
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
Smith Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
| Measure | Denton Magnet School of Technology Mobile, Alabama | Smith Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 263 | #261 of 263 |
| National rank | #7163 of 15,369 | #15247 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 334 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 7% |
| city | Mobile | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 7.6).
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology does better on math proficiency (53% vs 7%).
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 16%).
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 86.3%).
- •Denton Magnet School of Technology does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.0).
- •Smith Middle School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 334.
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 Denton Magnet School of Technology better than Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Denton Magnet School of Technology ranks higher (52.1 vs 7.6 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 Denton Magnet School of Technology and Smith Middle School?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Magnet School of Technology: 334. Smith Middle School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Magnet School of Technology and Smith Middle School rank in Alabama?
Denton Magnet School of Technology is 87th of 263 and Smith Middle School is 261st of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).