Bush Hills STEAM Academy vs Legacy Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.3 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
Legacy Prep
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
| Measure | Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Legacy Prep Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 263 | #561 of 699 |
| National rank | #15229 of 15,369 | #40780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 370 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | – |
| Math proficiency | 8% | – |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 7.9).
- •Legacy Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 85.4%).
- •Legacy Prep does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.6).
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 317.
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy is a public school while Legacy Prep is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Legacy Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Prep ranks higher (26.4 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 Legacy Prep?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy: 370. Legacy Prep: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Legacy Prep rank in Alabama?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy is 259th of 263 and Legacy Prep is 561st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).