Discovery Middle School vs Monrovia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
Monrovia Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
988 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Madison, Alabama | Monrovia Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 263 | #44 of 263 |
| National rank | #1407 of 15,369 | #4689 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,054 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 58% |
| city | Madison | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 63.6).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 58%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 31.8%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.0).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 988.
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 Discovery Middle School better than Monrovia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 63.6 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 Discovery Middle School and Monrovia Middle School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Madison and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 1,054. Monrovia Middle School: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Monrovia Middle School rank in Alabama?
Discovery Middle School is 12th of 263 and Monrovia Middle School is 44th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).