Parker High School vs Phillips Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parker High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
Phillips Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
| Measure | Parker High School Birmingham, Alabama | Phillips Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #272 of 304 | #128 of 699 |
| National rank | #15768 of 16,910 | #15394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 942 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 942 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 71% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 17.0).
- •Phillips Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 22%).
- •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 79.9%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 21.9).
- •Parker High School is the larger school with 942 students compared with 609.
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 Parker High School better than Phillips Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Academy ranks higher (64.1 vs 17.0 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 Parker High School and Phillips Academy?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parker High School: 942. Phillips Academy: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parker High School and Phillips Academy rank in Alabama?
Parker High School is 272nd of 304 and Phillips Academy is 128th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).