Fort Payne High School vs Huffman High SchoolMagnet
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 135 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Payne High School
Fort Payne · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,106 students
Huffman High SchoolMagnet
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,094 students
| Measure | Fort Payne High School Fort Payne, Alabama | Huffman High SchoolMagnet Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 304 | #295 of 304 |
| National rank | #11164 of 16,910 | #16370 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,106 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 11% |
| city | Fort Payne | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Payne High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 12.7).
- •Fort Payne High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 11%).
- •Fort Payne High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 14%).
- •Fort Payne High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 79.8%).
- •Fort Payne High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
- •Fort Payne High School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 1,094.
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 Fort Payne High School better than Huffman High SchoolMagnet?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Payne High School ranks higher (39.1 vs 12.7 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 Fort Payne High School and Huffman High SchoolMagnet?
About 135 km in a straight line, between Fort Payne and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Payne High School: 1,106. Huffman High SchoolMagnet: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Payne High School and Huffman High SchoolMagnet rank in Alabama?
Fort Payne High School is 152nd of 304 and Huffman High SchoolMagnet is 295th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).