Duran Junior High School vs Walter M Kennedy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.1 km 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
Walter M Kennedy School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
437 students
| Measure | Duran Junior High School Pell City, Alabama | Walter M Kennedy School Pell City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #108 of 263 | #271 of 699 |
| National rank | #8117 of 15,369 | #23578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 601 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| city | Pell City | Pell City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter M Kennedy School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 47.8).
- •Walter M Kennedy School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Walter M Kennedy School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Duran Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 61.3%).
- •Walter M Kennedy School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.8).
- •Duran Junior High School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 437.
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 Walter M Kennedy School?
On the Success Index (US), Walter M Kennedy School ranks higher (52.3 vs 47.8 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 Walter M Kennedy School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pell City and Pell City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Duran Junior High School: 601. Walter M Kennedy School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Duran Junior High School and Walter M Kennedy School rank in Alabama?
Duran Junior High School is 108th of 263 and Walter M Kennedy School is 271st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).