Gardendale High School vs Tarrant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardendale High School
Gardendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
Tarrant High School
Tarrant · Public high · Grades 7–12
597 students
| Measure | Gardendale High School Gardendale, Alabama | Tarrant High School Tarrant, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #98 of 304 | #277 of 304 |
| National rank | #9307 of 16,910 | #15976 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 1,076 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 78.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 11% |
| city | Gardendale | Tarrant |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardendale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 15.7).
- •Gardendale High School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 11%).
- •Gardendale High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Gardendale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.6% vs 78.7%).
- •Tarrant High School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.6).
- •Gardendale High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 597.
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 Gardendale High School better than Tarrant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardendale High School ranks higher (46.5 vs 15.7 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 Gardendale High School and Tarrant High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Gardendale and Tarrant in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardendale High School: 1,076. Tarrant High School: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardendale High School and Tarrant High School rank in Alabama?
Gardendale High School is 98th of 304 and Tarrant High School is 277th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).