Minor High School vs South Hampton K8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Minor High School
Adamsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
978 students
South Hampton K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
511 students
| Measure | Minor High School Adamsville, Alabama | South Hampton K8 Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 304 | #666 of 699 |
| National rank | #15392 of 16,910 | #47458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 978 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 978 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| city | Adamsville | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minor High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 15.4).
- •Minor High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •South Hampton K8 does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Minor High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 79.5%).
- •Minor High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.7).
- •Minor High School is the larger school with 978 students compared with 511.
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 High School better than South Hampton K8?
On the Success Index (US), Minor High School ranks higher (19.2 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 High School and South Hampton K8?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Adamsville and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Minor High School: 978. South Hampton K8: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Minor High School and South Hampton K8 rank in Alabama?
Minor High School is 258th of 304 and South Hampton K8 is 666th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).