Hayes K8 vs i3 Academy Phase 1
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 900 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayes K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
693 students
i3 Academy Phase 1
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
411 students
| Measure | Hayes K8 Birmingham, Alabama | i3 Academy Phase 1 Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #695 of 699 | #494 of 699 |
| National rank | #48995 of 50,301 | #36188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 693 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7% | – |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •i3 Academy Phase 1 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 11.6).
- •i3 Academy Phase 1 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 83.4%).
- •i3 Academy Phase 1 does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Hayes K8 is the larger school with 693 students compared with 411.
- •Hayes K8 is a public school while i3 Academy Phase 1 is a charter 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 Hayes K8 better than i3 Academy Phase 1?
On the Success Index (US), i3 Academy Phase 1 ranks higher (33.6 vs 11.6 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 Hayes K8 and i3 Academy Phase 1?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayes K8: 693. i3 Academy Phase 1: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayes K8 and i3 Academy Phase 1 rank in Alabama?
Hayes K8 is 695th of 699 and i3 Academy Phase 1 is 494th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).