Ira F Simmons Middle School vs Pizitz Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
860 students
Pizitz Middle School
Vestavia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,131 students
| Measure | Ira F Simmons Middle School Hoover, Alabama | Pizitz Middle School Vestavia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #26 of 263 | #3 of 263 |
| National rank | #3140 of 15,369 | #577 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 860 | 1,131 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 1,131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 81% |
| city | Hoover | Vestavia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pizitz Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 70.9).
- •Pizitz Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Pizitz Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Pizitz Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 44.3%).
- •Ira F Simmons Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Pizitz Middle School is the larger school with 1,131 students compared with 860.
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 Ira F Simmons Middle School better than Pizitz Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pizitz Middle School ranks higher (86.7 vs 70.9 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 Ira F Simmons Middle School and Pizitz Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Vestavia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ira F Simmons Middle School: 860. Pizitz Middle School: 1,131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ira F Simmons Middle School and Pizitz Middle School rank in Alabama?
Ira F Simmons Middle School is 26th of 263 and Pizitz Middle School is 3rd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).