Bernice J Causey Middle School vs Elsie Collier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernice J Causey Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,339 students
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
731 students
| Measure | Bernice J Causey Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Elsie Collier Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 263 | #222 of 699 |
| National rank | #8349 of 15,369 | #20511 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,339 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsie Collier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 46.7).
- •Elsie Collier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Elsie Collier Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Bernice J Causey Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 56%).
- •Elsie Collier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.7).
- •Bernice J Causey Middle School is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 731.
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 Bernice J Causey Middle School better than Elsie Collier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elsie Collier Elementary School ranks higher (56.6 vs 46.7 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 Bernice J Causey Middle School and Elsie Collier Elementary School?
About 6.6 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernice J Causey Middle School: 1,339. Elsie Collier Elementary School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernice J Causey Middle School and Elsie Collier Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bernice J Causey Middle School is 114th of 263 and Elsie Collier Elementary School is 222nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).