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Meridianville Middle School vs. Buckhorn Middle School

Should you attend Meridianville 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
Meridianville Middle School
12975 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Buckhorn Middle School
4185 Winchester Road
New Market, AL 35761
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Meridianville 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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
Meridianville Middle School ranked #412 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #189 in 2019, reflecting a downward trend in state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Reading proficiency was 62%, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency was 25%, lower than the state average of 30%; science proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 680 students in 2022 to 724 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 51%, indicating stable diversity at this Berkeley Heights public middle school.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 1,058 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 in the latest full reporting year.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
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
1,058 students
708 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meridianville 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
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meridianville Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buckhorn Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meridianville 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
22:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meridianville 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 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

#412 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 Meridianville 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.
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
32%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridianville 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 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.
62%
(Top 20% 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 Meridianville 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 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.
48%
(Top 30% 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 Meridianville 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 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 Meridianville Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buckhorn Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
352
-
Grade 7 Students
361
357
Grade 8 Students
345
351

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meridianville 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 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meridianville 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 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
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meridianville 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 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
29%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meridianville 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 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
49%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meridianville 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 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 Meridianville 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 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.
0.67
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meridianville 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 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
44%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meridianville 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 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
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meridianville 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 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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