Chelsea Middle School vs Pelham Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 16 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
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Chelsea Middle School Chelsea, Alabama | Pelham Park Middle School Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 263 | #75 of 263 |
| National rank | #3248 of 15,369 | #6607 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 831 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 831 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 48% |
| city | Chelsea | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chelsea Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 54.8).
- •Chelsea Middle School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Chelsea Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Chelsea Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 46.1%).
- •Chelsea Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.6).
- •Pelham Park Middle School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 831.
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 Pelham Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Chelsea Middle School ranks higher (70.4 vs 54.8 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 Chelsea Middle School and Pelham Park Middle School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea Middle School: 831. Pelham Park Middle School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea Middle School and Pelham Park Middle School rank in Alabama?
Chelsea Middle School is 29th of 263 and Pelham Park Middle School is 75th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).