Baldwin County High School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 438 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baldwin County High School
Bay Minette · Public high · Grades 9–12
940 students
Columbia High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
916 students
| Measure | Baldwin County High School Bay Minette, Alabama | Columbia High School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 304 | #225 of 304 |
| National rank | #13038 of 16,910 | #13673 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 940 | 916 |
| Enrollment | 940 | 916 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Bay Minette | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baldwin County High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 28.4).
- •Baldwin County High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Baldwin County High School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Baldwin County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 57.5%).
- •Baldwin County High School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 17.0).
- •Baldwin County High School is the larger school with 940 students compared with 916.
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 Baldwin County High School better than Columbia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Baldwin County High School ranks higher (31.3 vs 28.4 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 Baldwin County High School and Columbia High School?
About 438 km in a straight line, between Bay Minette and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baldwin County High School: 940. Columbia High School: 916. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baldwin County High School and Columbia High School rank in Alabama?
Baldwin County High School is 206th of 304 and Columbia High School is 225th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).