Carver Senior High School vs LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 437 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carver Senior High School
Montgomery · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,553 students
LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute
Montgomery · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
599 students
| Measure | Carver Senior High School Montgomery, Alabama | LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute Montgomery, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 304 | #645 of 699 |
| National rank | #16260 of 16,910 | #46438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 1,553 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 1,553 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 17% | – |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 13.7).
- •LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 82.7%).
- •Carver Senior High School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.0).
- •Carver Senior High School is the larger school with 1,553 students compared with 599.
- •Carver Senior High School is a public school while LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute 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 Carver Senior High School better than LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
On the Success Index (US), LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute ranks higher (17.3 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 Carver Senior High School and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute?
About 437 m in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carver Senior High School: 1,553. LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carver Senior High School and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute rank in Alabama?
Carver Senior High School is 293rd of 304 and LIFE Academy at Historic St Jude Educational Institute is 645th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).