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Buckhorn Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School

Should you attend Buckhorn Middle School or Discovery 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
Buckhorn Middle School
4185 Winchester Road
New Market, AL 35761
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Discovery Middle School
1304 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
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).
Discovery Middle School ranked #133 statewide in Alabama in 2023, marking a decline from its peak rank of #53 in 2017 among Alabama public schools.
The school's 2023 math proficiency was 50%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 72%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency reached 60%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 1,374 students in 2022 to 1,069 in the latest count, with minority enrollment at 40%, reflecting consistent demographic diversity for this Madison, AL middle school.
Discovery Middle School served grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 and an enrollment of 1,069 students, with 259 students eligible for free lunch, indicating Title I status.
The school's graduation rate remained steady at 95% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 88% for that year.
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
708 students
1,069 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buckhorn Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
67 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison 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

#343 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
#133 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
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.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in AL)
50%
(Top 20% in AL)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison 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 Buckhorn Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Discovery Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
354
Grade 7 Students
357
334
Grade 8 Students
351
381

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
6%
1%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison 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%
8%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison 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
7%
8%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison 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
23%
15%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison 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
58%
60%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison 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
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
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.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.60
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.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison 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
36%
24%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison 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
4%
3%
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.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison 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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