Hudson KEight School vs Norwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hudson KEight School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
580 students
Norwood Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
| Measure | Hudson KEight School Birmingham, Alabama | Norwood Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #697 of 699 | #616 of 699 |
| National rank | #49125 of 50,301 | #44678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 580 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 11.2).
- •Norwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Norwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Norwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 87.1%).
- •Norwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.3).
- •Hudson KEight School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 261.
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 Hudson KEight School better than Norwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Elementary School ranks higher (20.3 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 Hudson KEight School and Norwood Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hudson KEight School: 580. Norwood Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hudson KEight School and Norwood Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Hudson KEight School is 697th of 699 and Norwood Elementary School is 616th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).