Pelham High School vs Pelham Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelham High School
Pelham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
| Measure | Pelham High School Pelham, Alabama | Pelham Park Middle School Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 304 | #75 of 263 |
| National rank | #7139 of 16,910 | #6607 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,076 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| city | Pelham | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.7 vs 54.8).
- •Pelham High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Pelham Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 47%).
- •Pelham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 46.1%).
- •Pelham High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.6).
- •Pelham High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 835.
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 Pelham High School better than Pelham Park Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pelham High School and Pelham Park Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pelham and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelham High School: 1,076. Pelham Park Middle School: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelham High School and Pelham Park Middle School rank in Alabama?
Pelham High School is 62nd of 304 and Pelham Park Middle School is 75th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).