Legacy Prep vs South Hampton K8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legacy Prep
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
South Hampton K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
511 students
| Measure | Legacy Prep Birmingham, Alabama | South Hampton K8 Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 699 | #666 of 699 |
| National rank | #40780 of 50,301 | #47458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 317 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 15.4).
- •Legacy Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 79.5%).
- •Legacy Prep does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.7).
- •South Hampton K8 is the larger school with 511 students compared with 317.
- •Legacy Prep is a charter school while South Hampton K8 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 Legacy Prep better than South Hampton K8?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Prep ranks higher (26.4 vs 15.4 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 Legacy Prep and South Hampton K8?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legacy Prep: 317. South Hampton K8: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legacy Prep and South Hampton K8 rank in Alabama?
Legacy Prep is 561st of 699 and South Hampton K8 is 666th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).