Huffman High SchoolMagnet vs Smith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huffman High SchoolMagnet
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,094 students
Smith Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
| Measure | Huffman High SchoolMagnet Birmingham, Alabama | Smith Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 304 | #261 of 263 |
| National rank | #16370 of 16,910 | #15247 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,094 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huffman High SchoolMagnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.7 vs 7.6).
- •Huffman High SchoolMagnet does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7%).
- •Smith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Huffman High SchoolMagnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 86.3%).
- •Huffman High SchoolMagnet does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.0).
- •Huffman High SchoolMagnet is the larger school with 1,094 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 High SchoolMagnet better than Smith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Huffman High SchoolMagnet ranks higher (12.7 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 High SchoolMagnet and Smith Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huffman High SchoolMagnet: 1,094. Smith Middle School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huffman High SchoolMagnet and Smith Middle School rank in Alabama?
Huffman High SchoolMagnet is 295th of 304 and Smith Middle School is 261st of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).