Bob Jones High School vs Thompson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bob Jones High School
Madison · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,048 students
Thompson High School
Alabaster · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,060 students
| Measure | Bob Jones High School Madison, Alabama | Thompson High School Alabaster, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 304 | #53 of 304 |
| National rank | #2308 of 16,910 | #6762 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,048 | 2,060 |
| Enrollment | 2,048 | 2,060 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 60% |
| city | Madison | Alabaster |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bob Jones High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 56.2).
- •Bob Jones High School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 60%).
- •Bob Jones High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Bob Jones High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 49.9%).
- •Thompson High School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.1).
- •Thompson High School is the larger school with 2,060 students compared with 2,048.
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 Bob Jones High School better than Thompson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bob Jones High School ranks higher (74.1 vs 56.2 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 Bob Jones High School and Thompson High School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Madison and Alabaster in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bob Jones High School: 2,048. Thompson High School: 2,060. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bob Jones High School and Thompson High School rank in Alabama?
Bob Jones High School is 12th of 304 and Thompson High School is 53rd of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).