Phillips Academy vs Ramsay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phillips Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
Ramsay High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
| Measure | Phillips Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Ramsay High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 699 | #38 of 304 |
| National rank | #15394 of 50,301 | #5570 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 609 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 61.0).
- •Phillips Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 56.2%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Ramsay High School is the larger school with 762 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 Phillips Academy better than Ramsay High School?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Academy ranks higher (64.1 vs 61.0 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 Phillips Academy and Ramsay High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phillips Academy: 609. Ramsay High School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phillips Academy and Ramsay High School rank in Alabama?
Phillips Academy is 128th of 699 and Ramsay High School is 38th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).