Norwood Elementary School vs Phillips Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students
Phillips Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
| Measure | Norwood Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Phillips Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #616 of 699 | #128 of 699 |
| National rank | #44678 of 50,301 | #15394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 261 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 71% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 20.3).
- •Phillips Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 27%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 77.8%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.6).
- •Phillips Academy is the larger school with 609 students compared with 261.
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 Norwood Elementary School better than Phillips Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Academy ranks higher (64.1 vs 20.3 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 Norwood Elementary School and Phillips Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwood Elementary School: 261. Phillips Academy: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwood Elementary School and Phillips Academy rank in Alabama?
Norwood Elementary School is 616th of 699 and Phillips Academy is 128th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).