Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School vs Montevallo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
Pleasant Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Montevallo Middle School
Montevallo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
346 students
| Measure | Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Pleasant Grove, Alabama | Montevallo Middle School Montevallo, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 263 | #103 of 263 |
| National rank | #1309 of 15,369 | #7949 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 345 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 47% |
| city | Pleasant Grove | Montevallo |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 48.6).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 47%).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 44%).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 78.6%).
- •Montevallo Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 18.2).
- •Montevallo Middle School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 345.
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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School better than Montevallo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks higher (81.1 vs 48.6 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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School and Montevallo Middle School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Grove and Montevallo in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School: 345. Montevallo Middle School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School and Montevallo Middle School rank in Alabama?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is 11th of 263 and Montevallo Middle School is 103rd of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).