Bush Hills STEAM Academy vs Parker High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.3 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
Parker High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
| Measure | Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Parker High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 263 | #272 of 304 |
| National rank | #15229 of 15,369 | #15768 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 22% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parker High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 7.9).
- •Parker High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 8%).
- •Parker High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Parker High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 85.4%).
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.9).
- •Parker High School is the larger school with 942 students compared with 370.
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 Parker High School?
On the Success Index (US), Parker High School ranks higher (17.0 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 Parker High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy: 370. Parker High School: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Parker High School rank in Alabama?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy is 259th of 263 and Parker High School is 272nd of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).