Gadsden City High School vs Sansom Middle 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.
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,361 students
Sansom Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students
| Measure | Gadsden City High School Gadsden, Alabama | Sansom Middle School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 304 | #169 of 263 |
| National rank | #12087 of 16,910 | #10537 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,361 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 1,361 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sansom Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 35.5).
- •Sansom Middle School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Gadsden City High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 77.6%).
- •Sansom Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.4).
- •Gadsden City High School is the larger school with 1,361 students compared with 339.
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 Gadsden City High School better than Sansom Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sansom Middle School ranks higher (36.6 vs 35.5 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 Gadsden City High School and Sansom Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gadsden City High School: 1,361. Sansom Middle School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gadsden City High School and Sansom Middle School rank in Alabama?
Gadsden City High School is 181st of 304 and Sansom Middle School is 169th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).