Bellingrath Middle School vs LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingrath Middle School
Montgomery · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Montgomery · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
599 students
| Measure | Bellingrath Middle School Montgomery, Alabama | LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 263 | #645 of 699 |
| National rank | #15212 of 15,369 | #46438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 583 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 6% | – |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 8.3).
- •LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 87.5%).
- •Bellingrath Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 25.0).
- •LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is the larger school with 599 students compared with 583.
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 Bellingrath Middle School better than LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
On the Success Index (US), LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute ranks higher (17.3 vs 8.3 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 Bellingrath Middle School and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingrath Middle School: 583. LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingrath Middle School and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute rank in Alabama?
Bellingrath Middle School is 258th of 263 and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is 645th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).