Gadsden Middle School vs Litchfield Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gadsden Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
438 students
Litchfield Middle School
Gadsden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
252 students
| Measure | Gadsden Middle School Gadsden, Alabama | Litchfield Middle School Gadsden, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 263 | #213 of 263 |
| National rank | #9339 of 15,369 | #13607 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 80.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 27% |
| city | Gadsden | Gadsden |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gadsden Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 21.0).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 25%).
- •Gadsden Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 80.2%).
- •Litchfield Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.0).
- •Gadsden Middle School is the larger school with 438 students compared with 252.
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 Middle School better than Litchfield Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gadsden Middle School ranks higher (42.2 vs 21.0 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 Middle School and Litchfield Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Gadsden and Gadsden in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gadsden Middle School: 438. Litchfield Middle School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gadsden Middle School and Litchfield Middle School rank in Alabama?
Gadsden Middle School is 137th of 263 and Litchfield Middle School is 213th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).