Mary B Austin Elementary School vs Phillips Preparatory Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary B Austin Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
506 students
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Mary B Austin Elementary School Mobile, Alabama | Phillips Preparatory Middle School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #352 of 699 | #6 of 263 |
| National rank | #27624 of 50,301 | #1053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 506 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.3% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 80% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 46.4).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 52%).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 57.3%).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 21.1).
- •Mary B Austin Elementary School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 453.
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 Mary B Austin Elementary School better than Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks higher (82.9 vs 46.4 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 Mary B Austin Elementary School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary B Austin Elementary School: 506. Phillips Preparatory Middle School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary B Austin Elementary School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School rank in Alabama?
Mary B Austin Elementary School is 352nd of 699 and Phillips Preparatory Middle School is 6th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).