Deshler Middle School vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 155 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
Smith Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
| Measure | Deshler Middle School Tuscumbia, Alabama | Smith Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 263 | #261 of 263 |
| National rank | #7624 of 15,369 | #15247 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.2% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 7% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deshler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 7.6).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 7%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 16%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 86.3%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 21.0).
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 Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deshler Middle School ranks higher (50.1 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 Deshler Middle School and Smith Middle School?
About 155 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deshler Middle School: 336. Smith Middle School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deshler Middle School and Smith Middle School rank in Alabama?
Deshler Middle School is 99th of 263 and Smith Middle School is 261st of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).