Calhoun High School vs Samson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 115 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calhoun High School
Letohatchee · Public high · Grades 9–12
186 students
Samson High School
Samson · Public high · Grades 9–12
183 students
| Measure | Calhoun High School Letohatchee, Alabama | Samson High School Samson, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 304 | #124 of 304 |
| National rank | #16094 of 16,910 | #9969 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 186 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 54.5% |
| city | Letohatchee | Samson |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 14.7).
- •Samson High School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Samson High School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 5%).
- •Samson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 88.7%).
- •Samson High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.5).
- •Calhoun High School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 183.
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 Calhoun High School better than Samson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Samson High School ranks higher (44.0 vs 14.7 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 Calhoun High School and Samson High School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Letohatchee and Samson in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calhoun High School: 186. Samson High School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calhoun High School and Samson High School rank in Alabama?
Calhoun High School is 281st of 304 and Samson High School is 124th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).