Payne Elementary School vs The RBHudson STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Payne Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
164 students
The RBHudson STEAM Academy
Selma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
279 students
| Measure | Payne Elementary School Selma, Alabama | The RBHudson STEAM Academy Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #552 of 699 | #231 of 263 |
| National rank | #40164 of 50,301 | #14410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 164 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 164 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 16.2).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Payne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •The RBHudson STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 96.3%).
- •The RBHudson STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.4).
- •The RBHudson STEAM Academy is the larger school with 279 students compared with 164.
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 Payne Elementary School better than The RBHudson STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Payne Elementary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 16.2 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 Payne Elementary School and The RBHudson STEAM Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Payne Elementary School: 164. The RBHudson STEAM Academy: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Payne Elementary School and The RBHudson STEAM Academy rank in Alabama?
Payne Elementary School is 552nd of 699 and The RBHudson STEAM Academy is 231st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).