Fairfield High Preparatory School vs Green Acres Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High Preparatory School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
519 students
Green Acres Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
| Measure | Fairfield High Preparatory School Fairfield, Alabama | Green Acres Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 304 | #262 of 263 |
| National rank | #16457 of 16,910 | #15258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 309 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 309 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 6% |
| city | Fairfield | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.8 vs 7.3).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 6%).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 84.5%).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 22.1).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 309.
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 Fairfield High Preparatory School better than Green Acres Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairfield High Preparatory School ranks higher (11.8 vs 7.3 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 Fairfield High Preparatory School and Green Acres Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High Preparatory School: 519. Green Acres Middle School: 309. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High Preparatory School and Green Acres Middle School rank in Alabama?
Fairfield High Preparatory School is 297th of 304 and Green Acres Middle School is 262nd of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).