Avondale Elementary School vs Ramsay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Ramsay High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
| Measure | Avondale Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Ramsay High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 699 | #38 of 304 |
| National rank | #41806 of 50,301 | #5570 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 339 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 57% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ramsay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 24.8).
- •Ramsay High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.7% vs 56.3%).
- •Ramsay High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.8).
- •Ramsay High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 339.
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 Avondale Elementary School better than Ramsay High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ramsay High School ranks higher (61.0 vs 24.8 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 Avondale Elementary School and Ramsay High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Elementary School: 339. Ramsay High School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Elementary School and Ramsay High School rank in Alabama?
Avondale Elementary School is 578th of 699 and Ramsay High School is 38th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).