Fairfield High Preparatory School vs Sipsey Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 84 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
Sipsey Valley High School
Buhl · Public high · Grades 9–12
524 students
| Measure | Fairfield High Preparatory School Fairfield, Alabama | Sipsey Valley High School Buhl, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 304 | #84 of 304 |
| National rank | #16457 of 16,910 | #8438 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 519 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 57% |
| city | Fairfield | Buhl |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sipsey Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 11.8).
- •Sipsey Valley High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 13%).
- •Sipsey Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Sipsey Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 84.4%).
- •Sipsey Valley High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 20.0).
- •Sipsey Valley High School is the larger school with 524 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 Sipsey Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sipsey Valley High School ranks higher (49.8 vs 11.8 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 Fairfield High Preparatory School and Sipsey Valley High School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Buhl in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield High Preparatory School: 519. Sipsey Valley High School: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield High Preparatory School and Sipsey Valley High School rank in Alabama?
Fairfield High Preparatory School is 297th of 304 and Sipsey Valley High School is 84th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).