Jones Valley Middle School vs Legacy Prep Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Valley Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
465 students
Legacy Prep Intermediate
Birmingham · Charter middle · Grades 4–7
219 students
| Measure | Jones Valley Middle School Birmingham, Alabama | Legacy Prep Intermediate Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 263 | #210 of 263 |
| National rank | #15277 of 15,369 | #13466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–7 |
| Students | 465 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | – |
| Math proficiency | 4% | – |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Prep Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 6.6).
- •Legacy Prep Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 85.8%).
- •Legacy Prep Intermediate does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.1).
- •Jones Valley Middle School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 219.
- •Jones Valley Middle School is a public school while Legacy Prep Intermediate is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Jones Valley Middle School better than Legacy Prep Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Prep Intermediate ranks higher (21.8 vs 6.6 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 Jones Valley Middle School and Legacy Prep Intermediate?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Valley Middle School: 465. Legacy Prep Intermediate: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Valley Middle School and Legacy Prep Intermediate rank in Alabama?
Jones Valley Middle School is 263rd of 263 and Legacy Prep Intermediate is 210th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).