Chelsea High School vs Oak Mountain High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chelsea High School
Chelsea · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,235 students
Oak Mountain High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
| Measure | Chelsea High School Chelsea, Alabama | Oak Mountain High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 304 | #15 of 304 |
| National rank | #4301 of 16,910 | #2808 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,235 | 1,648 |
| Enrollment | 1,235 | 1,648 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| city | Chelsea | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 65.9).
- •Oak Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Oak Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 57%).
- •Oak Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 23.5%).
- •Chelsea High School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.5).
- •Oak Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 1,235.
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 Chelsea High School better than Oak Mountain High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Mountain High School ranks higher (72.0 vs 65.9 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 Chelsea High School and Oak Mountain High School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Chelsea and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chelsea High School: 1,235. Oak Mountain High School: 1,648. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chelsea High School and Oak Mountain High School rank in Alabama?
Chelsea High School is 27th of 304 and Oak Mountain High School is 15th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).