Bankhead Middle School vs Parrish ElementaryMiddle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bankhead Middle School
Cordova · Public middle · Grades 5–8
298 students
Parrish ElementaryMiddle School
Parrish · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
| Measure | Bankhead Middle School Cordova, Alabama | Parrish ElementaryMiddle School Parrish, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 263 | #284 of 699 |
| National rank | #6987 of 15,369 | #23990 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 298 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.3% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Cordova | Parrish |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bankhead Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 51.7).
- •Bankhead Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Parrish ElementaryMiddle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Bankhead Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.3% vs 61.5%).
- •Parrish ElementaryMiddle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.5).
- •Bankhead Middle School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 288.
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 Bankhead Middle School better than Parrish ElementaryMiddle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bankhead Middle School ranks higher (53.0 vs 51.7 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 Bankhead Middle School and Parrish ElementaryMiddle School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Cordova and Parrish in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bankhead Middle School: 298. Parrish ElementaryMiddle School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bankhead Middle School and Parrish ElementaryMiddle School rank in Alabama?
Bankhead Middle School is 79th of 263 and Parrish ElementaryMiddle School is 284th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).