Bush Hills STEAM Academy vs JacksonOlin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Hills STEAM Academy
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
JacksonOlin High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham, Alabama | JacksonOlin High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 263 | #298 of 304 |
| National rank | #15229 of 15,369 | #16503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7.5% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JacksonOlin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.3 vs 7.9).
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 86.1%).
- •JacksonOlin High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.6).
- •JacksonOlin High School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 370.
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 Bush Hills STEAM Academy better than JacksonOlin High School?
On the Success Index (US), JacksonOlin High School ranks higher (11.3 vs 7.9 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 Bush Hills STEAM Academy and JacksonOlin High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy: 370. JacksonOlin High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hills STEAM Academy and JacksonOlin High School rank in Alabama?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy is 259th of 263 and JacksonOlin High School is 298th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).