Fultondale Elementary School vs Hudson KEight School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fultondale Elementary School
Fultondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
889 students
Hudson KEight School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
580 students
| Measure | Fultondale Elementary School Fultondale, Alabama | Hudson KEight School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #527 of 699 | #697 of 699 |
| National rank | #38545 of 50,301 | #49125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 889 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 17% |
| city | Fultondale | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fultondale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 11.2).
- •Fultondale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Fultondale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 18%).
- •Fultondale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65% vs 87.1%).
- •Hudson KEight School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.7).
- •Fultondale Elementary School is the larger school with 889 students compared with 580.
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 Fultondale Elementary School better than Hudson KEight School?
On the Success Index (US), Fultondale Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 11.2 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 Fultondale Elementary School and Hudson KEight School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Fultondale and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fultondale Elementary School: 889. Hudson KEight School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fultondale Elementary School and Hudson KEight School rank in Alabama?
Fultondale Elementary School is 527th of 699 and Hudson KEight School is 697th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).