Journey Middle School vs Mill Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Journey Middle School
Madison · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students
Mill Creek Elementary School
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
965 students
| Measure | Journey Middle School Madison, Alabama | Mill Creek Elementary School Madison, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #52 of 263 | #32 of 699 |
| National rank | #5568 of 15,369 | #4430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 903 | 965 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 965 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 74% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Madison | Madison |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 59.6).
- •Mill Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 26.7%).
- •Mill Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.2).
- •Mill Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 965 students compared with 903.
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 Journey Middle School better than Mill Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Elementary School ranks higher (81.0 vs 59.6 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 Journey Middle School and Mill Creek Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Madison and Madison in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey Middle School: 903. Mill Creek Elementary School: 965. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey Middle School and Mill Creek Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Journey Middle School is 52nd of 263 and Mill Creek Elementary School is 32nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).