J E Turner Elementary vs Semmes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J E Turner Elementary
Wilmer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students
Semmes Middle School
Semmes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,181 students
| Measure | J E Turner Elementary Wilmer, Alabama | Semmes Middle School Semmes, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 699 | #180 of 263 |
| National rank | #24332 of 50,301 | #11088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Wilmer | Semmes |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J E Turner Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 34.0).
- •J E Turner Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •J E Turner Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •J E Turner Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 62.9%).
- •Semmes Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 18.9).
- •Semmes Middle School is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 529.
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 J E Turner Elementary better than Semmes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J E Turner Elementary ranks higher (51.2 vs 34.0 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 J E Turner Elementary and Semmes Middle School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Wilmer and Semmes in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J E Turner Elementary: 529. Semmes Middle School: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J E Turner Elementary and Semmes Middle School rank in Alabama?
J E Turner Elementary is 294th of 699 and Semmes Middle School is 180th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).