Journey Middle School vs Williams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 6.6 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
Williams Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
| Measure | Journey Middle School Madison, Alabama | Williams Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 263 | #145 of 263 |
| National rank | #5568 of 15,369 | #9651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 903 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 903 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.7% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 45% |
| Math proficiency | – | 38% |
| city | Madison | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Journey Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.6 vs 40.8).
- •Journey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 49.9%).
- •Journey Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 22.0).
- •Journey Middle School is the larger school with 903 students compared with 659.
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 Williams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Journey Middle School ranks higher (59.6 vs 40.8 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 Williams Middle School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Madison and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey Middle School: 903. Williams Middle School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey Middle School and Williams Middle School rank in Alabama?
Journey Middle School is 52nd of 263 and Williams Middle School is 145th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).