Fairfield High Preparatory School vs JacksonOlin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield High Preparatory School
Fairfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
519 students
JacksonOlin High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
| Measure | Fairfield High Preparatory School Fairfield, Alabama | JacksonOlin High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 304 | #298 of 304 |
| National rank | #16457 of 16,910 | #16503 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 519 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 7.5% |
| city | Fairfield | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.8 vs 11.3).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •Fairfield High Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 86.1%).
- •JacksonOlin High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.0).
- •JacksonOlin High School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 519.
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 Fairfield High Preparatory School better than JacksonOlin High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairfield High Preparatory School and JacksonOlin High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High Preparatory School: 519. JacksonOlin High School: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High Preparatory School and JacksonOlin High School rank in Alabama?
Fairfield High Preparatory School is 297th of 304 and JacksonOlin High School is 298th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).