Barbour County High School vs Hillcrest High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 149 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbour County High School
Clayton · Public high · Grades 7–12
297 students
Hillcrest High School
Evergreen · Public high · Grades 9–12
290 students
| Measure | Barbour County High School Clayton, Alabama | Hillcrest High School Evergreen, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 304 | #275 of 304 |
| National rank | #16258 of 16,910 | #15817 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 297 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Clayton | Evergreen |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 13.7).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 87.9%).
- •Barbour County High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.1).
- •Barbour County High School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 290.
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 Barbour County High School better than Hillcrest High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (16.7 vs 13.7 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 Barbour County High School and Hillcrest High School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Evergreen in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbour County High School: 297. Hillcrest High School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbour County High School and Hillcrest High School rank in Alabama?
Barbour County High School is 292nd of 304 and Hillcrest High School is 275th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).