Etowah Middle School vs Gadsden City High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Etowah Middle School
Attalla · Public middle · Grades 6–8
342 students
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
| Measure | Etowah Middle School Attalla, Alabama | Gadsden City High School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #182 of 263 | #181 of 304 |
| National rank | #11187 of 15,369 | #12087 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 1,361 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 40% |
| city | Attalla | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gadsden City High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 33.5).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 38%).
- •Etowah Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 74%).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.0).
- •Gadsden City High School is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 342.
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 Etowah Middle School better than Gadsden City High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gadsden City High School ranks higher (35.5 vs 33.5 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 Etowah Middle School and Gadsden City High School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Attalla and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Etowah Middle School: 342. Gadsden City High School: 1,361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Etowah Middle School and Gadsden City High School rank in Alabama?
Etowah Middle School is 182nd of 263 and Gadsden City High School is 181st of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).