Brantley Elementary School vs Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brantley Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
204 students
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
| Measure | Brantley Elementary School Selma, Alabama | Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #652 of 699 | #658 of 699 |
| National rank | #46949 of 50,301 | #47094 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 204 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.3 vs 16.1).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 86.8%).
- •Brantley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.5).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 204.
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 Brantley Elementary School better than Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brantley Elementary School and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brantley Elementary School: 204. Sophia P Kingston Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brantley Elementary School and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Brantley Elementary School is 652nd of 699 and Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is 658th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).