Irondale Middle School vs Shades Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 374 m 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
Shades Valley High School
Irondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,094 students
| Measure | Irondale Middle School Irondale, Alabama | Shades Valley High School Irondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 263 | #94 of 304 |
| National rank | #13671 of 15,369 | #8955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 45% |
| city | Irondale | Irondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shades Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 20.6).
- •Shades Valley High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 17%).
- •Shades Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Shades Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 74.7%).
- •Irondale Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.8).
- •Shades Valley High School is the larger school with 1,094 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 Shades Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shades Valley High School ranks higher (47.9 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 Shades Valley High School?
About 374 m in a straight line, between Irondale and Irondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irondale Middle School: 430. Shades Valley High School: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irondale Middle School and Shades Valley High School rank in Alabama?
Irondale Middle School is 215th of 263 and Shades Valley High School is 94th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).