Empower Community School Upper Campus vs Legacy Prep Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empower Community School Upper Campus
Bessemer · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
211 students
Legacy Prep Intermediate
Birmingham · Charter middle · Grades 4–7
219 students
| Measure | Empower Community School Upper Campus Bessemer, Alabama | Legacy Prep Intermediate Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 263 | #210 of 263 |
| National rank | #12407 of 15,369 | #13466 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 4–7 |
| Students | 211 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Bessemer | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Empower Community School Upper Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 21.8).
- •Empower Community School Upper Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 84.5%).
- •Legacy Prep Intermediate is the larger school with 219 students compared with 211.
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 Empower Community School Upper Campus better than Legacy Prep Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Empower Community School Upper Campus ranks higher (27.4 vs 21.8 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 Empower Community School Upper Campus and Legacy Prep Intermediate?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empower Community School Upper Campus: 211. Legacy Prep Intermediate: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empower Community School Upper Campus and Legacy Prep Intermediate rank in Alabama?
Empower Community School Upper Campus is 200th of 263 and Legacy Prep Intermediate is 210th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).