Charles A Brown Elementary School vs Fairfield High Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Fairfield High Preparatory School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
519 students
| Measure | Charles A Brown Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Fairfield High Preparatory School Fairfield, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 699 | #297 of 304 |
| National rank | #48369 of 50,301 | #16457 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 296 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 13% |
| city | Birmingham | Fairfield |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles A Brown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.3 vs 11.8).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Charles A Brown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 84.4%).
- •Charles A Brown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.0).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 296.
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 Charles A Brown Elementary School better than Fairfield High Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles A Brown Elementary School ranks higher (13.3 vs 11.8 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 Charles A Brown Elementary School and Fairfield High Preparatory School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Fairfield in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles A Brown Elementary School: 296. Fairfield High Preparatory School: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles A Brown Elementary School and Fairfield High Preparatory School rank in Alabama?
Charles A Brown Elementary School is 687th of 699 and Fairfield High Preparatory School is 297th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).