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Hampton Cove Middle School vs. Huntsville Junior High School

Should you attend Hampton Cove Middle School or Huntsville Junior High 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
Hampton Cove Middle School
261 Old 431 Highway
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Huntsville Junior High School
817 Adams St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hampton Cove 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%)

Huntsville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 732 students in grades 6-8, Hampton Cove Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Huntsville Junior High School ranked #550 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak of #68 in 2014, and placing it in the top 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 22% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a decline from 38% in 2019; reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 45%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 572 students in 2015 to 459 in 2023, while minority enrollment comprised 56% of the student body, reflecting continued diversity with Huntsville Junior High ranked among the top 10% most diverse schools in Alabama.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 459 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023; 38% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges among the population.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
732 students
459 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampton Cove Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Huntsville Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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

#128 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#550 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in AL)
22%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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.
74%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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.
71%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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 Hampton Cove Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Huntsville Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
239
-
Grade 7 Students
260
255
Grade 8 Students
233
204

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 Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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.
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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
5%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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
79%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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.
0.37
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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
11%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hampton Cove 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 Huntsville Junior High 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 2021-22 school year.
 
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