Echols Middle School vs Westlawn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Echols Middle School
Northport · Public middle · Grades 7–8
738 students
Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Echols Middle School Northport, Alabama | Westlawn Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #82 of 263 | #240 of 263 |
| National rank | #7055 of 15,369 | #14630 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 738 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 738 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 11% |
| city | Northport | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Echols Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 14.6).
- •Echols Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 11%).
- •Echols Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Echols Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.1% vs 87.9%).
- •Westlawn Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.6).
- •Echols Middle School is the larger school with 738 students compared with 568.
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 Echols Middle School better than Westlawn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Echols Middle School ranks higher (52.7 vs 14.6 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 Echols Middle School and Westlawn Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Northport and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Echols Middle School: 738. Westlawn Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Echols Middle School and Westlawn Middle School rank in Alabama?
Echols Middle School is 82nd of 263 and Westlawn Middle School is 240th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).