Charles A Brown Elementary School vs Wylam Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.7 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
Wylam Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Charles A Brown Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Wylam Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 699 | #642 of 699 |
| National rank | #48369 of 50,301 | #46311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 296 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 21% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wylam Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 13.3).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 13%).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 14%).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 83.1%).
- •Charles A Brown Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.3).
- •Wylam Elementary School is the larger school with 399 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 Wylam Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wylam Elementary School ranks higher (17.6 vs 13.3 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 Wylam Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles A Brown Elementary School: 296. Wylam Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles A Brown Elementary School and Wylam Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Charles A Brown Elementary School is 687th of 699 and Wylam Elementary School is 642nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).