Fairview High School vs JB Pennington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 21 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview High School
Cullman · Public high · Grades 9–12
512 students
JB Pennington High School
Blountsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
507 students
| Measure | Fairview High School Cullman, Alabama | JB Pennington High School Blountsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 304 | #169 of 304 |
| National rank | #7208 of 16,910 | #11770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 512 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 38% |
| city | Cullman | Blountsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 36.8).
- •Fairview High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 38%).
- •Fairview High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Fairview High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 55%).
- •JB Pennington High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.5).
- •Fairview High School is the larger school with 512 students compared with 507.
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 Fairview High School better than JB Pennington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview High School ranks higher (54.4 vs 36.8 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 Fairview High School and JB Pennington High School?
About 21 km in a straight line, between Cullman and Blountsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview High School: 512. JB Pennington High School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview High School and JB Pennington High School rank in Alabama?
Fairview High School is 63rd of 304 and JB Pennington High School is 169th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).