Pelham Park Middle School vs Pelham Ridge
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
Pelham Ridge
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students
| Measure | Pelham Park Middle School Pelham, Alabama | Pelham Ridge Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 263 | #258 of 699 |
| National rank | #6607 of 15,369 | #22728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 835 | 783 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 783 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| city | Pelham | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.8 vs 53.5).
- •Pelham Ridge does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Pelham Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Pelham Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 48.4%).
- •Pelham Ridge does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.6).
- •Pelham Park Middle School is the larger school with 835 students compared with 783.
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 Park Middle School better than Pelham Ridge?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Park Middle School ranks higher (54.8 vs 53.5 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 Pelham Park Middle School and Pelham Ridge?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Pelham and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelham Park Middle School: 835. Pelham Ridge: 783. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelham Park Middle School and Pelham Ridge rank in Alabama?
Pelham Park Middle School is 75th of 263 and Pelham Ridge is 258th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).