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Hanceville Middle School vs. West Point Middle School

Should you attend Hanceville Middle School or West Point 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
Hanceville Middle School
805 Commercial St Se
Hanceville, AL 35077
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
West Point Middle School
4545 County Road 1141
Vinemont, AL 35179
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

West Point 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
Hanceville Middle School ranked #485 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #584 in 2021 but a decline from a peak at #357 in 2017, positioning it in the top 50% statewide overall.
Math proficiency was 26% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 54%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency remained strong at about 50–54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly to 321 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1; 77% of students qualified for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic need.
Minority enrollment was 26%, including 47 Hispanic and 11 Black (non–Hispanic) students, reflecting moderate demographic diversity within this suburban Alabama middle school.
Hanceville Middle School served grades 6 through 8 and maintained a consistent graduation rate of 95%, exceeding the state average of 88% from 2013 through 2023.
West Point Middle School ranked #257 in Alabama in 2023, improving significantly from #610 in 2019, reflecting positive overall performance trends for this Union County NJ high school equivalent in Alabama.
Reading proficiency reached 63% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency was 38%, higher than the state average of 30%, and science proficiency ranged 45–49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable near 380 students from 2019 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 12% and 57% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, indicating socioeconomic challenges.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 384 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023, maintaining consistent staffing levels around 20 teachers.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%, highlighting strong student completion outcomes.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
321 students
384 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hanceville 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 West Point Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hanceville Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at West Point Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
20 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hanceville 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 West Point Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hanceville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cullman 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

#485 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#257 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hanceville 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 West Point Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Top 50% in AL)
38%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cullman County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hanceville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Cullman 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 Hanceville Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of West Point Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
98
137
Grade 7 Students
99
119
Grade 8 Students
124
128

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hanceville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at West Point Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hanceville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cullman 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
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hanceville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% White
74%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hanceville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cullman 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
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hanceville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cullman County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hanceville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cullman 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
69%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hanceville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cullman 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
8%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hanceville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cullman 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 West Point Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cullman 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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