Selma High School vs The RBHudson STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selma High School
Selma · Public high · Grades 9–12
680 students
The RBHudson STEAM Academy
Selma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
279 students
| Measure | Selma High School Selma, Alabama | The RBHudson STEAM Academy Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 304 | #231 of 263 |
| National rank | #16626 of 16,910 | #14410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 680 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.1% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The RBHudson STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 9.8).
- •The RBHudson STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •The RBHudson STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Selma High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.1% vs 93.2%).
- •The RBHudson STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.9).
- •Selma High School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 279.
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 Selma High School better than The RBHudson STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), The RBHudson STEAM Academy ranks higher (16.2 vs 9.8 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 Selma High School and The RBHudson STEAM Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selma High School: 680. The RBHudson STEAM Academy: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selma High School and The RBHudson STEAM Academy rank in Alabama?
Selma High School is 301st of 304 and The RBHudson STEAM Academy is 231st of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).