Irondale Middle School vs Leeds High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irondale Middle School
Irondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
Leeds High School
Leeds · Public high · Grades 9–12
624 students
| Measure | Irondale Middle School Irondale, Alabama | Leeds High School Leeds, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 263 | #102 of 304 |
| National rank | #13671 of 15,369 | #9403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 624 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 624 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Irondale | Leeds |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leeds High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 20.6).
- •Leeds High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Leeds High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Leeds High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 74.7%).
- •Irondale Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.3).
- •Leeds High School is the larger school with 624 students compared with 430.
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 Irondale Middle School better than Leeds High School?
On the Success Index (US), Leeds High School ranks higher (46.2 vs 20.6 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 Irondale Middle School and Leeds High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Irondale and Leeds in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irondale Middle School: 430. Leeds High School: 624. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irondale Middle School and Leeds High School rank in Alabama?
Irondale Middle School is 215th of 263 and Leeds High School is 102nd of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).