Huffman Academy vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huffman Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
779 students
Smith Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
| Measure | Huffman Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Smith Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 699 | #261 of 263 |
| National rank | #48866 of 50,301 | #15247 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 779 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 7% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huffman Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.0 vs 7.6).
- •Huffman Academy does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7%).
- •Huffman Academy does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Huffman Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 86.3%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.3).
- •Huffman Academy is the larger school with 779 students compared with 336.
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 Huffman Academy better than Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Huffman Academy ranks higher (12.0 vs 7.6 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 Huffman Academy and Smith Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huffman Academy: 779. Smith Middle School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huffman Academy and Smith Middle School rank in Alabama?
Huffman Academy is 692nd of 699 and Smith Middle School is 261st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).