Old Shell Road Magnet School vs Phillips Preparatory Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 319 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
453 students
| Measure | Old Shell Road Magnet School Mobile, Alabama | Phillips Preparatory Middle School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #47 of 699 | #6 of 263 |
| National rank | #6900 of 50,301 | #1053 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 76.7).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Old Shell Road Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 52.6%).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.4).
- •Phillips Preparatory Middle School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 369.
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 Old Shell Road Magnet School better than Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Preparatory Middle School ranks higher (82.9 vs 76.7 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 Old Shell Road Magnet School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School?
About 319 m in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Shell Road Magnet School: 369. Phillips Preparatory Middle School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Shell Road Magnet School and Phillips Preparatory Middle School rank in Alabama?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is 47th of 699 and Phillips Preparatory Middle School is 6th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).