Fultondale High School vs Gardendale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fultondale High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 6–12
848 students
Gardendale High School
Gardendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
| Measure | Fultondale High School Birmingham, Alabama | Gardendale High School Gardendale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #252 of 304 | #98 of 304 |
| National rank | #15201 of 16,910 | #9307 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 848 | 1,076 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 1,076 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.6% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 43% |
| city | Birmingham | Gardendale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardendale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 20.4).
- •Gardendale High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Gardendale High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 23%).
- •Gardendale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 71.6%).
- •Fultondale High School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.6).
- •Gardendale High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 848.
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 Fultondale High School better than Gardendale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardendale High School ranks higher (46.5 vs 20.4 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 Fultondale High School and Gardendale High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Gardendale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fultondale High School: 848. Gardendale High School: 1,076. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fultondale High School and Gardendale High School rank in Alabama?
Fultondale High School is 252nd of 304 and Gardendale High School is 98th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).