Phillips Academy vs Wilkerson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.1 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
Wilkerson Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students
| Measure | Phillips Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Wilkerson Middle School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 699 | #242 of 263 |
| National rank | #15394 of 50,301 | #14654 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 609 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 35.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 25% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phillips Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 14.4).
- •Phillips Academy does better on math proficiency (71% vs 25%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 28%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 88%).
- •Phillips Academy does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 35.3).
- •Phillips Academy is the larger school with 609 students compared with 424.
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 Wilkerson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Phillips Academy ranks higher (64.1 vs 14.4 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 Wilkerson Middle School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phillips Academy: 609. Wilkerson Middle School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phillips Academy and Wilkerson Middle School rank in Alabama?
Phillips Academy is 128th of 699 and Wilkerson Middle School is 242nd of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).