Burns Middle School vs Kate Shepard Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Kate Shepard Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
576 students
| Measure | Burns Middle School Mobile, Alabama | Kate Shepard Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 263 | #512 of 699 |
| National rank | #13391 of 15,369 | #37421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.2% | 75.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate Shepard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 22.1).
- •Kate Shepard Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Kate Shepard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Kate Shepard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 76.2%).
- •Burns Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.6).
- •Kate Shepard Elementary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 568.
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 Burns Middle School better than Kate Shepard Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate Shepard Elementary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 22.1 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 Burns Middle School and Kate Shepard Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Middle School: 568. Kate Shepard Elementary School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Middle School and Kate Shepard Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Burns Middle School is 209th of 263 and Kate Shepard Elementary School is 512th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).