Hayes K8 vs Phillips Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayes K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
693 students
Phillips Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
| Measure | Hayes K8 Birmingham, Alabama | Phillips Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #695 of 699 | #128 of 699 |
| National rank | #48995 of 50,301 | #15394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 693 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.4% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 71% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 11.6).
- •Phillips Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 7%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 10%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 83.4%).
- •Hayes K8 does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.5).
- •Hayes K8 is the larger school with 693 students compared with 609.
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 Phillips Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Academy ranks higher (64.1 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 Phillips Academy?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayes K8: 693. Phillips Academy: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayes K8 and Phillips Academy rank in Alabama?
Hayes K8 is 695th of 699 and Phillips Academy is 128th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).