Minor Community School vs South Hampton K8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minor Community School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
384 students
South Hampton K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
511 students
| Measure | Minor Community School Birmingham, Alabama | South Hampton K8 Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #562 of 699 | #666 of 699 |
| National rank | #40787 of 50,301 | #47458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 384 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minor Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 15.4).
- •Minor Community School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Minor Community School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Minor Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 79.5%).
- •Minor Community School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.7).
- •South Hampton K8 is the larger school with 511 students compared with 384.
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 Minor Community School better than South Hampton K8?
On the Success Index (US), Minor Community School 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 Minor Community School and South Hampton K8?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minor Community School: 384. South Hampton K8: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minor Community School and South Hampton K8 rank in Alabama?
Minor Community School is 562nd of 699 and South Hampton K8 is 666th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).