Sophia P Kingston Elementary School vs The RBHudson STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
305 students
The RBHudson STEAM Academy
Selma · Public middle · Grades 7–8
279 students
| Measure | Sophia P Kingston Elementary School Selma, Alabama | The RBHudson STEAM Academy Selma, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 699 | #231 of 263 |
| National rank | #47094 of 50,301 | #14410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 305 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Selma | Selma |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.1 vs 16.2).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 93.2%).
- •The RBHudson STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 23.5).
- •Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is the larger school with 305 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 Sophia P Kingston Elementary School better than The RBHudson STEAM Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sophia P Kingston Elementary School and The RBHudson STEAM Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Selma and Selma in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School: 305. The RBHudson STEAM Academy: 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sophia P Kingston Elementary School and The RBHudson STEAM Academy rank in Alabama?
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School is 658th of 699 and The RBHudson STEAM Academy is 231st of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).