Handley Middle School vs Priceville Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handley Middle School
Roanoke · Public middle · Grades 4–8
483 students
Priceville Junior High School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 5–8
483 students
| Measure | Handley Middle School Roanoke, Alabama | Priceville Junior High School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 263 | #50 of 263 |
| National rank | #12370 of 15,369 | #5295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 483 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 54% |
| city | Roanoke | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Priceville Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 27.6).
- •Priceville Junior High School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 33%).
- •Priceville Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 32%).
- •Priceville Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.9% vs 69.2%).
- •Handley Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.6).
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 Handley Middle School better than Priceville Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Priceville Junior High School ranks higher (60.9 vs 27.6 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 Handley Middle School and Priceville Junior High School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley Middle School: 483. Priceville Junior High School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley Middle School and Priceville Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Handley Middle School is 199th of 263 and Priceville Junior High School is 50th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).