Abrams Elementary School vs EPIC Alternative Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abrams Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
231 students
EPIC Alternative Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
| Measure | Abrams Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama | EPIC Alternative Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 699 | #155 of 699 |
| National rank | #47157 of 50,301 | #17055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 231 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 231 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Bessemer | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 15.9).
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 79.2%).
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.5).
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School is the larger school with 232 students compared with 231.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Abrams Elementary School better than EPIC Alternative Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), EPIC Alternative Elementary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 15.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Abrams Elementary School and EPIC Alternative Elementary School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abrams Elementary School: 231. EPIC Alternative Elementary School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abrams Elementary School and EPIC Alternative Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Abrams Elementary School is 660th of 699 and EPIC Alternative Elementary School is 155th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).