Deshler Middle School vs Sheffield Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 3.6 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
Sheffield Junior High School
Sheffield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
127 students
| Measure | Deshler Middle School Tuscumbia, Alabama | Sheffield Junior High School Sheffield, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 263 | #112 of 263 |
| National rank | #7624 of 15,369 | #8219 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 336 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 69.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 52% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Sheffield |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deshler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 47.4).
- •Sheffield Junior High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 69.3%).
- •Sheffield Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.0).
- •Deshler Middle School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 127.
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 Sheffield Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Deshler Middle School ranks higher (50.1 vs 47.4 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 Sheffield Junior High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Sheffield in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deshler Middle School: 336. Sheffield Junior High School: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deshler Middle School and Sheffield Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Deshler Middle School is 99th of 263 and Sheffield Junior High School is 112th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).