Empower Community SchoolLower School vs Freedom Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Empower Community SchoolLower School
Bessemer · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
201 students
Freedom Prep Academy
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
41 students
| Measure | Empower Community SchoolLower School Bessemer, Alabama | Freedom Prep Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 699 | – |
| National rank | #33656 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 201 | 41 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 41 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Bessemer | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom Prep Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 37.5).
- •Freedom Prep Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 71.1%).
- •Empower Community SchoolLower School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 41.
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 SchoolLower School better than Freedom Prep Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom Prep Academy ranks higher (40.6 vs 37.5 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 SchoolLower School and Freedom Prep Academy?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Bessemer and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Empower Community SchoolLower School: 201. Freedom Prep Academy: 41. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Empower Community SchoolLower School and Freedom Prep Academy rank in Alabama?
Empower Community SchoolLower School is 466th of 699 and Freedom Prep Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).