Handley Middle School vs Rock Mills Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.4 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
Rock Mills Junior High School
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
177 students
| Measure | Handley Middle School Roanoke, Alabama | Rock Mills Junior High School Roanoke, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 263 | #475 of 699 |
| National rank | #12370 of 15,369 | #34474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 483 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 37% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Mills Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 27.6).
- •Rock Mills Junior High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •Rock Mills Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Rock Mills Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.7% vs 69.2%).
- •Rock Mills Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.9).
- •Handley Middle School is the larger school with 483 students compared with 177.
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 Rock Mills Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Mills Junior High School ranks higher (36.3 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 Rock Mills Junior High School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley Middle School: 483. Rock Mills Junior High School: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley Middle School and Rock Mills Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Handley Middle School is 199th of 263 and Rock Mills Junior High School is 475th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).