Fairfield High Preparatory School vs Wylam Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.7 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
Wylam Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Fairfield High Preparatory School Fairfield, Alabama | Wylam Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 304 | #642 of 699 |
| National rank | #16457 of 16,910 | #46311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 519 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 21% |
| city | Fairfield | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wylam Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.6 vs 11.8).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 13%).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 16%).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.4% vs 84.4%).
- •Wylam Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.0).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 399.
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 Wylam Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wylam Elementary School ranks higher (17.6 vs 11.8 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 Fairfield High Preparatory School and Wylam Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High Preparatory School: 519. Wylam Elementary School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High Preparatory School and Wylam Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Fairfield High Preparatory School is 297th of 304 and Wylam Elementary School is 642nd of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).