Duncanville Middle School vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duncanville Middle School
Duncanville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
| Measure | Duncanville Middle School Duncanville, Alabama | Hillcrest Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 263 | #167 of 263 |
| National rank | #9099 of 15,369 | #10449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.9% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Duncanville | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duncanville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 37.0).
- •Duncanville Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Duncanville Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 58.7%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 21.9).
- •Hillcrest Middle School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 460.
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 Duncanville Middle School better than Hillcrest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Duncanville Middle School ranks higher (43.3 vs 37.0 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 Duncanville Middle School and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Duncanville and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duncanville Middle School: 460. Hillcrest Middle School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duncanville Middle School and Hillcrest Middle School rank in Alabama?
Duncanville Middle School is 132nd of 263 and Hillcrest Middle School is 167th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).