Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School vs Charles F Hard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School
Bessemer · Charter high · Grades 9–12
161 students
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School Bessemer, Alabama | Charles F Hard Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #180 of 304 | #661 of 699 |
| National rank | #12080 of 16,910 | #47165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 161 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 17% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Bessemer | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 15.9).
- •Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.5% vs 80.8%).
- •Charles F Hard Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.1).
- •Charles F Hard Elementary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 161.
- •Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School is a charter school while Charles F Hard Elementary 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 Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School better than Charles F Hard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School ranks higher (35.5 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 Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School and Charles F Hard Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School: 161. Charles F Hard Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School and Charles F Hard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School is 180th of 304 and Charles F Hard Elementary School is 661st of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).