Jones Valley Middle School vs Richard Arrington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.5 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
Richard Arrington Elementary
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
341 students
| Measure | Jones Valley Middle School Birmingham, Alabama | Richard Arrington Elementary Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 263 | #587 of 699 |
| National rank | #15277 of 15,369 | #42321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 465 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | – |
| Math proficiency | 4% | – |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Arrington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 6.6).
- •Richard Arrington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.4% vs 85.8%).
- •Richard Arrington Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.1).
- •Jones Valley Middle School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 341.
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 Richard Arrington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Arrington Elementary ranks higher (24.0 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 Richard Arrington Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Valley Middle School: 465. Richard Arrington Elementary: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Valley Middle School and Richard Arrington Elementary rank in Alabama?
Jones Valley Middle School is 263rd of 263 and Richard Arrington Elementary is 587th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).