Boaz Intermediate School vs Charles F Hard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boaz Intermediate School
Boaz · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
361 students
Charles F Hard Elementary School
Bessemer · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
| Measure | Boaz Intermediate School Boaz, Alabama | Charles F Hard Elementary School Bessemer, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #469 of 699 | #661 of 699 |
| National rank | #33887 of 50,301 | #47165 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 361 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.7% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Boaz | Bessemer |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boaz Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 15.9).
- •Boaz Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Boaz Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Boaz Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.7% vs 80.8%).
- •Boaz Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.2).
- •Charles F Hard Elementary School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 361.
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 Boaz Intermediate School better than Charles F Hard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Boaz Intermediate School ranks higher (37.1 vs 15.9 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 Boaz Intermediate School and Charles F Hard Elementary School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Boaz and Bessemer in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boaz Intermediate School: 361. Charles F Hard Elementary School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boaz Intermediate School and Charles F Hard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Boaz Intermediate School is 469th of 699 and Charles F Hard Elementary School is 661st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).