Fort Payne High School vs Spanish Fort High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 469 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
Spanish Fort High School
Spanish Fort · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
| Measure | Fort Payne High School Fort Payne, Alabama | Spanish Fort High School Spanish Fort, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 304 | #16 of 304 |
| National rank | #11164 of 16,910 | #2842 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,106 | 1,115 |
| Enrollment | 1,106 | 1,115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 66% |
| city | Fort Payne | Spanish Fort |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spanish Fort High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 39.1).
- •Spanish Fort High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Spanish Fort High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Spanish Fort High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 62.2%).
- •Spanish Fort High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 16.8).
- •Spanish Fort High School is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 1,106.
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 Spanish Fort High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spanish Fort High School ranks higher (71.9 vs 39.1 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 Fort Payne High School and Spanish Fort High School?
About 469 km in a straight line, between Fort Payne and Spanish Fort in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Payne High School: 1,106. Spanish Fort High School: 1,115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Payne High School and Spanish Fort High School rank in Alabama?
Fort Payne High School is 152nd of 304 and Spanish Fort High School is 16th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).