Hillcrest Middle School vs W F Burns Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 222 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
W F Burns Middle School
Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
545 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | W F Burns Middle School Valley, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 263 | #174 of 263 |
| National rank | #10449 of 15,369 | #10772 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 542 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Valley |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 35.5).
- •W F Burns Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •W F Burns Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.4% vs 58.7%).
- •Hillcrest Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 19.5).
- •W F Burns Middle School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 542.
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 Hillcrest Middle School better than W F Burns Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Middle School ranks higher (37.0 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 Hillcrest Middle School and W F Burns Middle School?
About 222 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Valley in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Middle School: 542. W F Burns Middle School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Middle School and W F Burns Middle School rank in Alabama?
Hillcrest Middle School is 167th of 263 and W F Burns Middle School is 174th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).