Deshler Middle School vs R E Thompson Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.5 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
R E Thompson Intermediate School
Tuscumbia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
360 students
| Measure | Deshler Middle School Tuscumbia, Alabama | R E Thompson Intermediate School Tuscumbia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 263 | #299 of 699 |
| National rank | #7624 of 15,369 | #24415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 336 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 48% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Tuscumbia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 50.1).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 48%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 55.8%).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.0).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School is the larger school with 360 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 R E Thompson Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks higher (51.1 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 R E Thompson Intermediate School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Tuscumbia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deshler Middle School: 336. R E Thompson Intermediate School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deshler Middle School and R E Thompson Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
Deshler Middle School is 99th of 263 and R E Thompson Intermediate School is 299th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).