Barrett Elementary School vs Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrett Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Barrett Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #632 of 699 | #257 of 263 |
| National rank | #45697 of 50,301 | #15152 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrett Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.6 vs 9.3).
- •Barrett Elementary School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 19%).
- •Barrett Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 87.9%).
- •Barrett Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 22.0).
- •Barrett Elementary School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 330.
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 Barrett Elementary School better than Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barrett Elementary School ranks higher (18.6 vs 9.3 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 Barrett Elementary School and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barrett Elementary School: 383. Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barrett Elementary School and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School rank in Alabama?
Barrett Elementary School is 632nd of 699 and Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School is 257th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).