Duran Junior High School vs Pell City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 157 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Duran Junior High School
Pell City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
601 students
Pell City High School
Pell City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,193 students
| Measure | Duran Junior High School Pell City, Alabama | Pell City High School Pell City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 263 | #147 of 304 |
| National rank | #8117 of 15,369 | #10921 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 601 | 1,193 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 1,193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 37% |
| city | Pell City | Pell City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Duran Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 40.2).
- •Duran Junior High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 37%).
- •Duran Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Pell City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 58.9%).
- •Pell City High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.8).
- •Pell City High School is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 601.
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 Duran Junior High School better than Pell City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Duran Junior High School ranks higher (47.8 vs 40.2 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 Duran Junior High School and Pell City High School?
About 157 m in a straight line, between Pell City and Pell City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duran Junior High School: 601. Pell City High School: 1,193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duran Junior High School and Pell City High School rank in Alabama?
Duran Junior High School is 108th of 263 and Pell City High School is 147th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).