Bush Hills STEAM Academy vs Hemphill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Hills STEAM Academy
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Hemphill Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
| Measure | Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Hemphill Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 263 | #683 of 699 |
| National rank | #15229 of 15,369 | #48210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 370 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 14% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hemphill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 7.9).
- •Hemphill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 8%).
- •Hemphill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Hemphill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 85.4%).
- •Hemphill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.6).
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 353.
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 Bush Hills STEAM Academy better than Hemphill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hemphill Elementary School ranks higher (13.7 vs 7.9 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 Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Hemphill Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy: 370. Hemphill Elementary School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Hemphill Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy is 259th of 263 and Hemphill Elementary School is 683rd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).