Phillips Academy vs Slocomb Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 292 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
Slocomb Elementary School
Slocomb · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students
| Measure | Phillips Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Slocomb Elementary School Slocomb, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 699 | #180 of 699 |
| National rank | #15394 of 50,301 | #18296 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 609 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 63% |
| city | Birmingham | Slocomb |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 59.9).
- •Phillips Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 63%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 59%).
- •Slocomb Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 56.2%).
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 Slocomb Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Academy ranks higher (64.1 vs 59.9 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 Slocomb Elementary School?
About 292 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Slocomb in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phillips Academy: 609. Slocomb Elementary School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phillips Academy and Slocomb Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Phillips Academy is 128th of 699 and Slocomb Elementary School is 180th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).