Banks School vs Minor Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks School
Banks · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
384 students
Minor Community School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
| Measure | Banks School Banks, Alabama | Minor Community School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #320 of 699 | #562 of 699 |
| National rank | #25210 of 50,301 | #40787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 32% |
| city | Banks | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.9 vs 26.4).
- •Banks School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Banks School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Banks School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.1% vs 74.2%).
- •Banks School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.7).
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 Banks School better than Minor Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Banks School ranks higher (49.9 vs 26.4 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 Banks School and Minor Community School?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Banks and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks School: 384. Minor Community School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks School and Minor Community School rank in Alabama?
Banks School is 320th of 699 and Minor Community School is 562nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).