Buhl Elementary School vs Sipsey Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buhl Elementary School
Buhl · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
206 students
Sipsey Valley High School
Buhl · Public high · Grades 9–12
524 students
| Measure | Buhl Elementary School Buhl, Alabama | Sipsey Valley High School Buhl, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 699 | #84 of 304 |
| National rank | #15508 of 50,301 | #8438 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 206 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 206 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Buhl | Buhl |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buhl Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 49.8).
- •Buhl Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Sipsey Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 48.1%).
- •Buhl Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 17.5).
- •Sipsey Valley High School is the larger school with 524 students compared with 206.
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 Buhl Elementary School better than Sipsey Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Buhl Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 49.8 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 Buhl Elementary School and Sipsey Valley High School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Buhl and Buhl in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buhl Elementary School: 206. Sipsey Valley High School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buhl Elementary School and Sipsey Valley High School rank in Alabama?
Buhl Elementary School is 131st of 699 and Sipsey Valley High School is 84th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).