i3 Academy Phase 2 vs Irondale Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
i3 Academy Phase 2
Birmingham · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
400 students
Irondale Community School
Irondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | i3 Academy Phase 2 Birmingham, Alabama | Irondale Community School Irondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 263 | #553 of 699 |
| National rank | #13715 of 15,369 | #40214 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 400 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 71.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Birmingham | Irondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irondale Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 20.4).
- •Irondale Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.7% vs 73%).
- •Irondale Community School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.5).
- •Irondale Community School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 400.
- •i3 Academy Phase 2 is a charter school while Irondale Community 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 i3 Academy Phase 2 better than Irondale Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Irondale Community School ranks higher (27.3 vs 20.4 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 i3 Academy Phase 2 and Irondale Community School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Irondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
i3 Academy Phase 2: 400. Irondale Community School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do i3 Academy Phase 2 and Irondale Community School rank in Alabama?
i3 Academy Phase 2 is 217th of 263 and Irondale Community School is 553rd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).