Grantswood Community School vs Shades Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grantswood Community School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
394 students
Shades Valley High School
Irondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,094 students
| Measure | Grantswood Community School Birmingham, Alabama | Shades Valley High School Irondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 699 | #94 of 304 |
| National rank | #29134 of 50,301 | #8955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 394 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 45% |
| city | Birmingham | Irondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shades Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 44.2).
- •Shades Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 61.9%).
- •Grantswood Community School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.8).
- •Shades Valley High School is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 394.
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 Grantswood Community School better than Shades Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shades Valley High School ranks higher (47.9 vs 44.2 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 Grantswood Community School and Shades Valley High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Irondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grantswood Community School: 394. Shades Valley High School: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grantswood Community School and Shades Valley High School rank in Alabama?
Grantswood Community School is 381st of 699 and Shades Valley High School is 94th of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).