Ardmore High School vs Mountain Brook High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ardmore High School
Ardmore · Public high · Grades 6–12
964 students
Mountain Brook High School
Mountain Brook · Public high · Grades 10–12
985 students
| Measure | Ardmore High School Ardmore, Alabama | Mountain Brook High School Mountain Brook, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #125 of 304 | #1 of 304 |
| National rank | #9999 of 16,910 | #24 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 964 | 985 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 2.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 95% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 96% |
| city | Ardmore | Mountain Brook |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Brook High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (96.3 vs 43.8).
- •Mountain Brook High School does better on math proficiency (96% vs 41%).
- •Mountain Brook High School does better on reading proficiency (95% vs 50%).
- •Mountain Brook High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.8% vs 50%).
- •Mountain Brook High School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 20.1).
- •Mountain Brook High School is the larger school with 985 students compared with 964.
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 Ardmore High School better than Mountain Brook High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Brook High School ranks higher (96.3 vs 43.8 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 Ardmore High School and Mountain Brook High School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Ardmore and Mountain Brook in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore High School: 964. Mountain Brook High School: 985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore High School and Mountain Brook High School rank in Alabama?
Ardmore High School is 125th of 304 and Mountain Brook High School is 1st of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).