Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy vs Old Shell Road Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy
Mobile · Charter other · Grades 6–11
235 students
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy Mobile, Alabama | Old Shell Road Magnet School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #47 of 699 |
| National rank | – | #6900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–11 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 235 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 235 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.1% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 79% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 71.1%).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 26.1).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 235.
- •Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy is a charter school while Old Shell Road Magnet 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 Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy better than Old Shell Road Magnet School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy and Old Shell Road Magnet School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy: 235. Old Shell Road Magnet School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy and Old Shell Road Magnet School rank in Alabama?
Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy is unranked and Old Shell Road Magnet School is 47th of 699 among other schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).