Ardmore High School vs Parker High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 164 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
Parker High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students
| Measure | Ardmore High School Ardmore, Alabama | Parker High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 304 | #272 of 304 |
| National rank | #9999 of 16,910 | #15768 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 964 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 964 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| city | Ardmore | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ardmore High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 17.0).
- •Ardmore High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Ardmore High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •Ardmore High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 79.9%).
- •Ardmore High School does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 21.9).
- •Ardmore High School is the larger school with 964 students compared with 942.
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 Parker High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ardmore High School ranks higher (43.8 vs 17.0 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 Parker High School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Ardmore and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ardmore High School: 964. Parker High School: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ardmore High School and Parker High School rank in Alabama?
Ardmore High School is 125th of 304 and Parker High School is 272nd of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).