Eclectic Middle School vs Jones Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 122 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eclectic Middle School
Eclectic · Public middle · Grades 5–8
468 students
Jones Valley Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
465 students
| Measure | Eclectic Middle School Eclectic, Alabama | Jones Valley Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 263 | #263 of 263 |
| National rank | #8138 of 15,369 | #15277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 468 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 4% |
| city | Eclectic | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eclectic Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 6.6).
- •Eclectic Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 4%).
- •Eclectic Middle School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 13%).
- •Eclectic Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 85.8%).
- •Eclectic Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.1).
- •Eclectic Middle School is the larger school with 468 students compared with 465.
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 Eclectic Middle School better than Jones Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Eclectic Middle School ranks higher (47.7 vs 6.6 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 Eclectic Middle School and Jones Valley Middle School?
About 122 km in a straight line, between Eclectic and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eclectic Middle School: 468. Jones Valley Middle School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eclectic Middle School and Jones Valley Middle School rank in Alabama?
Eclectic Middle School is 110th of 263 and Jones Valley Middle School is 263rd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).