Huntsville Junior High School vs Sanford Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 271 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntsville Junior High School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 7–8
530 students
Sanford Middle School
Opelika · Public middle · Grades 5–8
533 students
| Measure | Huntsville Junior High School Huntsville, Alabama | Sanford Middle School Opelika, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #146 of 263 | #85 of 263 |
| National rank | #9838 of 15,369 | #7091 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 530 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 55% |
| city | Huntsville | Opelika |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 39.9).
- •Sanford Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 38%).
- •Sanford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Huntsville Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 60.4%).
- •Sanford Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.2).
- •Sanford Middle School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 530.
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 Huntsville Junior High School better than Sanford Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford Middle School ranks higher (52.5 vs 39.9 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 Huntsville Junior High School and Sanford Middle School?
About 271 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Opelika in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huntsville Junior High School: 530. Sanford Middle School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huntsville Junior High School and Sanford Middle School rank in Alabama?
Huntsville Junior High School is 146th of 263 and Sanford Middle School is 85th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).