Brookwood Forest Elementary School vs Hudson KEight School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Mountain Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
579 students
Hudson KEight School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
580 students
| Measure | Brookwood Forest Elementary School Mountain Brook, Alabama | Hudson KEight School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 699 | #697 of 699 |
| National rank | #137 of 50,301 | #49125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 579 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.2% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 17% |
| city | Mountain Brook | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookwood Forest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.5 vs 11.2).
- •Brookwood Forest Elementary School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 17%).
- •Brookwood Forest Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 18%).
- •Brookwood Forest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.2% vs 87.1%).
- •Brookwood Forest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 19.3).
- •Hudson KEight School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 579.
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 Brookwood Forest Elementary School better than Hudson KEight School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookwood Forest Elementary School ranks higher (94.5 vs 11.2 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 Brookwood Forest Elementary School and Hudson KEight School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Mountain Brook and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School: 579. Hudson KEight School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookwood Forest Elementary School and Hudson KEight School rank in Alabama?
Brookwood Forest Elementary School is 5th of 699 and Hudson KEight School is 697th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).