C L Salter Elementary School vs Hemphill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C L Salter Elementary School
Talladega · Public elementary · Grades K–3
353 students
Hemphill Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
| Measure | C L Salter Elementary School Talladega, Alabama | Hemphill Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #572 of 699 | #683 of 699 |
| National rank | #41500 of 50,301 | #48210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 14% |
| city | Talladega | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C L Salter Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 13.7).
- •C L Salter Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •C L Salter Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Hemphill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 81.3%).
- •Hemphill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.6).
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 C L Salter Elementary School better than Hemphill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), C L Salter Elementary School ranks higher (25.3 vs 13.7 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 C L Salter Elementary School and Hemphill Elementary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Talladega and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C L Salter Elementary School: 353. Hemphill Elementary School: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C L Salter Elementary School and Hemphill Elementary School rank in Alabama?
C L Salter Elementary School is 572nd of 699 and Hemphill Elementary School is 683rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).