Huffman Middle School vs South Highlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huffman Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
South Highlands Middle School
Union Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
382 students
| Measure | Huffman Middle School Birmingham, Alabama | South Highlands Middle School Union Springs, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 263 | #255 of 263 |
| National rank | #15022 of 15,369 | #15073 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 384 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 9% |
| city | Birmingham | Union Springs |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.9 vs 10.3).
- •Huffman Middle School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 9%).
- •Huffman Middle School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Huffman Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 87.4%).
- •South Highlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 24.0).
- •Huffman Middle School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 382.
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 Middle School better than South Highlands Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Huffman Middle School and South Highlands Middle School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Union Springs in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huffman Middle School: 384. South Highlands Middle School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huffman Middle School and South Highlands Middle School rank in Alabama?
Huffman Middle School is 253rd of 263 and South Highlands Middle School is 255th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).