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Challenger Middle School vs. Buckhorn Middle School

Should you attend Challenger Middle School or Buckhorn Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Challenger Middle School
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Buckhorn Middle School
4185 Winchester Road
New Market, AL 35761
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Challenger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Buckhorn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Challenger Middle School in Huntsville, AL ranked #406 in the state in 2023, declining from #376 in 2022 and showing a downward trend since 2015 when it ranked #138.
Math proficiency was 28% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 55% and 59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 651 students in 2005 to 428 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 41% in 2023, indicating shifting socioeconomic demographics.
Challenger Middle School served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 428 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023.
Minority enrollment was 45% in 2023, with notable diversity including Black (25%), Hispanic (11%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3%), and multiracial students (6%).
Serving 708 students in grades 7-8, Buckhorn Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
428 students
708 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Challenger Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Buckhorn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Challenger Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buckhorn Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Challenger Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Buckhorn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Challenger Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Buckhorn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#406 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#343 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Challenger Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buckhorn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Top 50% in AL)
32%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buckhorn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buckhorn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Buckhorn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Challenger Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buckhorn Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
135
-
Grade 7 Students
151
357
Grade 8 Students
142
351

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Challenger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buckhorn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Challenger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buckhorn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Challenger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Buckhorn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Challenger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Buckhorn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Challenger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Buckhorn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Challenger Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buckhorn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Challenger Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Buckhorn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Challenger Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Buckhorn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Challenger Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Buckhorn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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