Northridge Middle School vs Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
775 students
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
173 students
| Measure | Northridge Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 263 | #4 of 263 |
| National rank | #3694 of 15,369 | #868 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 775 | 173 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 173 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.1% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 87% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 68.4).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on math proficiency (87% vs 64%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 57%).
- •Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 39.1%).
- •Northridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.3).
- •Northridge Middle School is the larger school with 775 students compared with 173.
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 Northridge Middle School better than Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle ranks higher (84.2 vs 68.4 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 Northridge Middle School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge Middle School: 775. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle: 173. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge Middle School and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle rank in Alabama?
Northridge Middle School is 33rd of 263 and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle is 4th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).