Hampton Cove Middle School vs Mountain Gap Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampton Cove Middle School
Hampton Cove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students
Mountain Gap Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | Hampton Cove Middle School Hampton Cove, Alabama | Mountain Gap Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 263 | #28 of 263 |
| National rank | #2247 of 15,369 | #3189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 785 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.8% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 61% |
| city | Hampton Cove | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampton Cove Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.6 vs 70.7).
- •Hampton Cove Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Hampton Cove Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Hampton Cove Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 33.6%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 22.4).
- •Hampton Cove Middle School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 366.
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 Hampton Cove Middle School better than Mountain Gap Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hampton Cove Middle School ranks higher (75.6 vs 70.7 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 Hampton Cove Middle School and Mountain Gap Middle School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Hampton Cove and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampton Cove Middle School: 785. Mountain Gap Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampton Cove Middle School and Mountain Gap Middle School rank in Alabama?
Hampton Cove Middle School is 17th of 263 and Mountain Gap Middle School is 28th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).