Irondale Middle School vs WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 4.9 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
WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
| Measure | Irondale Middle School Irondale, Alabama | WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 263 | #221 of 263 |
| National rank | #13671 of 15,369 | #14041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 84.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Irondale | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irondale Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 18.4).
- •Irondale Middle School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Irondale Middle School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •Irondale Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 84.2%).
- •WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.9).
- •Irondale Middle School is the larger school with 430 students compared with 184.
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 WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet?
On the Success Index (US), Irondale Middle School ranks higher (20.6 vs 18.4 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 WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Irondale and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irondale Middle School: 430. WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irondale Middle School and WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet rank in Alabama?
Irondale Middle School is 215th of 263 and WE Putnam Middle SchoolMagnet is 221st of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).