Chelsea Middle School vs Oak Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.2 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
Oak Mountain Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
675 students
| Measure | Chelsea Middle School Chelsea, Alabama | Oak Mountain Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 263 | #45 of 699 |
| National rank | #3248 of 15,369 | #6719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 831 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Chelsea | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 70.4).
- •Oak Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Oak Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Oak Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 29%).
- •Oak Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.1).
- •Chelsea Middle School is the larger school with 831 students compared with 675.
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 Oak Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (77.0 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 Oak Mountain Elementary School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea Middle School: 831. Oak Mountain Elementary School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea Middle School and Oak Mountain Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Chelsea Middle School is 29th of 263 and Oak Mountain Elementary School is 45th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).