EicholdMertz School of Math and Science vs Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Mobile · Charter other · Grades 6–11
235 students
| Measure | EicholdMertz School of Math and Science Mobile, Alabama | Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #34 of 699 | – |
| National rank | #4820 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–11 |
| Students | 504 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 71.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | – |
| Math proficiency | 93% | – |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EicholdMertz School of Math and Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 71.1%).
- •EicholdMertz School of Math and Science does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 26.1).
- •EicholdMertz School of Math and Science is the larger school with 504 students compared with 235.
- •EicholdMertz School of Math and Science is a public school while Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 EicholdMertz School of Math and Science better than Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are EicholdMertz School of Math and Science and Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science: 504. Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EicholdMertz School of Math and Science and Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy rank in Alabama?
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science is 34th of 699 and Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).