Empower Community School Upper Campus vs McAdory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 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
McAdory High School
McCalla · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,259 students
| Measure | Empower Community School Upper Campus Bessemer, Alabama | McAdory High School McCalla, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 263 | #224 of 304 |
| National rank | #12407 of 15,369 | #13641 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 211 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | – | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 25% |
| city | Bessemer | McCalla |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McAdory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 27.4).
- •McAdory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 76.3%).
- •McAdory High School is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 211.
- •Empower Community School Upper Campus is a charter school while McAdory High School is a public 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 Empower Community School Upper Campus better than McAdory High School?
On the Success Index (US), McAdory High School ranks higher (28.6 vs 27.4 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 Empower Community School Upper Campus and McAdory High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and McCalla in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empower Community School Upper Campus: 211. McAdory High School: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empower Community School Upper Campus and McAdory High School rank in Alabama?
Empower Community School Upper Campus is 200th of 263 and McAdory High School is 224th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).