Deshler Middle School vs Muscle Shoals Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deshler Middle School
Tuscumbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Muscle Shoals · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
| Measure | Deshler Middle School Tuscumbia, Alabama | Muscle Shoals Middle School Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 263 | #22 of 263 |
| National rank | #7624 of 15,369 | #2855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 70% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Muscle Shoals |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 50.1).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 41%).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 51.2%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.5).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 336.
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 Deshler Middle School better than Muscle Shoals Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks higher (72.4 vs 50.1 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 Deshler Middle School and Muscle Shoals Middle School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deshler Middle School: 336. Muscle Shoals Middle School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deshler Middle School and Muscle Shoals Middle School rank in Alabama?
Deshler Middle School is 99th of 263 and Muscle Shoals Middle School is 22nd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).