Journey Middle School vs Smiths Station Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 284 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
Smiths Station Junior High School
Smiths Station · Public middle · Grades 7–8
910 students
| Measure | Journey Middle School Madison, Alabama | Smiths Station Junior High School Smiths Station, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 263 | #60 of 263 |
| National rank | #5568 of 15,369 | #5996 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 903 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Madison | Smiths Station |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Journey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 57.6).
- •Journey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 43.7%).
- •Smiths Station Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.2).
- •Smiths Station Junior High School is the larger school with 910 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 Smiths Station Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Journey Middle School ranks higher (59.6 vs 57.6 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 Smiths Station Junior High School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between Madison and Smiths Station in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey Middle School: 903. Smiths Station Junior High School: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey Middle School and Smiths Station Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Journey Middle School is 52nd of 263 and Smiths Station Junior High School is 60th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).