Howell Graves Preschool vs Muscle Shoals Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Graves Preschool
Muscle Shoals · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
356 students
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Muscle Shoals · Public middle · Grades 6–8
642 students
| Measure | Howell Graves Preschool Muscle Shoals, Alabama | Muscle Shoals Middle School Muscle Shoals, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #141 of 699 | #22 of 263 |
| National rank | #16039 of 50,301 | #2855 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 356 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.9% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Muscle Shoals | Muscle Shoals |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 63.1).
- •Howell Graves Preschool does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 33.2%).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.7).
- •Muscle Shoals Middle School is the larger school with 642 students compared with 356.
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 Howell Graves Preschool better than Muscle Shoals Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks higher (72.4 vs 63.1 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 Howell Graves Preschool and Muscle Shoals Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Muscle Shoals and Muscle Shoals in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Graves Preschool: 356. Muscle Shoals Middle School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Graves Preschool and Muscle Shoals Middle School rank in Alabama?
Howell Graves Preschool is 141st of 699 and Muscle Shoals Middle School is 22nd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).