Chelsea Middle School vs Mt Laurel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea Middle School
Chelsea · Public middle · Grades 6–8
831 students
Mt Laurel Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
| Measure | Chelsea Middle School Chelsea, Alabama | Mt Laurel Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 263 | #28 of 699 |
| National rank | #3248 of 15,369 | #3852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 831 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 80% |
| city | Chelsea | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Laurel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 70.4).
- •Mt Laurel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Mt Laurel Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •Mt Laurel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 29%).
- •Mt Laurel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.1).
- •Chelsea Middle School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 498.
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 Chelsea Middle School better than Mt Laurel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Laurel Elementary School ranks higher (82.1 vs 70.4 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 Chelsea Middle School and Mt Laurel Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea Middle School: 831. Mt Laurel Elementary School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea Middle School and Mt Laurel Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Chelsea Middle School is 29th of 263 and Mt Laurel Elementary School is 28th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).