Calera High vs Montevallo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calera High
Calera · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,018 students
Montevallo High School
Montevallo · Public high · Grades 9–12
485 students
| Measure | Calera High Calera, Alabama | Montevallo High School Montevallo, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 304 | #204 of 304 |
| National rank | #11469 of 16,910 | #12983 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,018 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Calera | Montevallo |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Calera High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 31.6).
- •Calera High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Calera High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Calera High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 77.7%).
- •Montevallo High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.9).
- •Calera High is the larger school with 1,018 students compared with 485.
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 Calera High better than Montevallo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Calera High ranks higher (37.9 vs 31.6 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 Calera High and Montevallo High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Calera and Montevallo in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calera High: 1,018. Montevallo High School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calera High and Montevallo High School rank in Alabama?
Calera High is 161st of 304 and Montevallo High School is 204th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).