Acceleration Preparatory Academy vs Phillips Preparatory Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Mobile · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
322 students
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Acceleration Preparatory Academy Mobile, Alabama | Phillips Preparatory Middle School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #211 of 263 | #6 of 263 |
| National rank | #13560 of 15,369 | #1053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 80% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 21.3).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 83.5%).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 322.
- •Acceleration Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Phillips Preparatory Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Acceleration Preparatory Academy better than Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks higher (82.9 vs 21.3 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 Acceleration Preparatory Academy and Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acceleration Preparatory Academy: 322. Phillips Preparatory Middle School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acceleration Preparatory Academy and Phillips Preparatory Middle School rank in Alabama?
Acceleration Preparatory Academy is 211th of 263 and Phillips Preparatory Middle School is 6th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).