Berry Middle School vs Oak Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berry Middle School
Hoover · Public middle · Grades 6–12
1,058 students
Oak Mountain Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
675 students
| Measure | Berry Middle School Hoover, Alabama | Oak Mountain Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 263 | #45 of 699 |
| National rank | #1798 of 15,369 | #6719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 1,058 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.1% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| city | Hoover | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berry Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 77.0).
- •Oak Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Oak Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Oak Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 30.1%).
- •Berry Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •Berry Middle School is the larger school with 1,058 students compared with 675.
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 Berry Middle School better than Oak Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Berry Middle School ranks higher (78.1 vs 77.0 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 Berry Middle School and Oak Mountain Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berry Middle School: 1,058. Oak Mountain Elementary School: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berry Middle School and Oak Mountain Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Berry Middle School is 15th of 263 and Oak Mountain Elementary School is 45th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).