Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School vs Rutledge School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 5.2 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
Rutledge School
Midfield · Public middle · Grades 5–8
288 students
| Measure | Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School Pleasant Grove, Alabama | Rutledge School Midfield, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 263 | #250 of 263 |
| National rank | #1309 of 15,369 | #14886 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 345 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 22% |
| city | Pleasant Grove | Midfield |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 12.2).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 21%).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 90.3%).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 20.6).
- •Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 288.
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 Rutledge School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks higher (81.1 vs 12.2 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 Rutledge School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Grove and Midfield in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School: 345. Rutledge School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School and Rutledge School rank in Alabama?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is 11th of 263 and Rutledge School is 250th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).