Childersburg High School vs Kate D Smith DAR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 140 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childersburg High School
Childersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
374 students
Kate D Smith DAR High School
Grant · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Childersburg High School Childersburg, Alabama | Kate D Smith DAR High School Grant, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 304 | #61 of 304 |
| National rank | #13520 of 16,910 | #7131 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 374 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| city | Childersburg | Grant |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 29.1).
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 67.4%).
- •Childersburg High School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.7).
- •Childersburg High School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 372.
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 Childersburg High School better than Kate D Smith DAR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate D Smith DAR High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 29.1 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 Childersburg High School and Kate D Smith DAR High School?
About 140 km in a straight line, between Childersburg and Grant in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Childersburg High School: 374. Kate D Smith DAR High School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Childersburg High School and Kate D Smith DAR High School rank in Alabama?
Childersburg High School is 219th of 304 and Kate D Smith DAR High School is 61st of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).