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Williams Middle School vs. Whitesburg Middle School

Should you attend Williams Middle School or Whitesburg 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
Williams Middle School
155 Barren Fork Blvd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35824
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Whitesburg Middle School
107 Sanders Rd
Huntsville, AL 35802
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades 6-8, Williams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Whitesburg Middle School ranked #861 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #216 in 2015, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide in overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a decline from 52% proficiency in 2015; reading proficiency was 38%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment was 73%, with 245 students eligible for free lunch and 26 for reduced–price lunch, indicating socioeconomic needs among a majority of students; total enrollment decreased slightly from 604 in 2021 to 539 in 2023.
The school served grades 6–8 with 567 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 in 2023, higher than earlier ratios near 16:1 in 2019 and 2020.
Science proficiency was 33% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, continuing a trend of lower test scores compared to state benchmarks for this Union County NJ high school.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
546 students
567 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Williams 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 Whitesburg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Williams Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whitesburg Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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 Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.

Test Scores

#699 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#861 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Williams 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 Whitesburg Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
15%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Williams Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whitesburg Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
204
177
Grade 7 Students
175
184
Grade 8 Students
166
206
Grade 9 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
% Hispanic
13%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
% Black
57%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
% White
18%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
0.62
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Williams 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 Whitesburg 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.
 
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