Central Park Elementary School vs Jones Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
Jones Valley Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
465 students
| Measure | Central Park Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Jones Valley Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #643 of 699 | #263 of 263 |
| National rank | #46320 of 50,301 | #15277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 4% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 6.6).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 4%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.3% vs 85.8%).
- •Central Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 22.1).
- •Jones Valley Middle School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 386.
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 Central Park Elementary School better than Jones Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Park Elementary School ranks higher (17.5 vs 6.6 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 Central Park Elementary School and Jones Valley Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Elementary School: 386. Jones Valley Middle School: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Elementary School and Jones Valley Middle School rank in Alabama?
Central Park Elementary School is 643rd of 699 and Jones Valley Middle School is 263rd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).