Dunbar Creative Performing Arts vs Sansom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 416 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students
Sansom Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Dunbar Creative Performing Arts Mobile, Alabama | Sansom Middle School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 263 | #169 of 263 |
| National rank | #7144 of 15,369 | #10537 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 338 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| city | Mobile | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 36.6).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.8% vs 77.6%).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.0).
- •Sansom Middle School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 338.
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 Dunbar Creative Performing Arts better than Sansom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Creative Performing Arts ranks higher (52.2 vs 36.6 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 Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Sansom Middle School?
About 416 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts: 338. Sansom Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Sansom Middle School rank in Alabama?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is 86th of 263 and Sansom Middle School is 169th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).