Handley High School vs Rock Mills Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Handley High School
Roanoke · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Rock Mills Junior High School
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
177 students
| Measure | Handley High School Roanoke, Alabama | Rock Mills Junior High School Roanoke, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 304 | #475 of 699 |
| National rank | #11139 of 16,910 | #34474 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 366 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Roanoke | Roanoke |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Handley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 36.3).
- •Rock Mills Junior High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Handley High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Handley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Handley High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Handley High School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 177.
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 Handley High School better than Rock Mills Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Handley High School ranks higher (39.2 vs 36.3 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 Handley High School and Rock Mills Junior High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Roanoke and Roanoke in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Handley High School: 366. Rock Mills Junior High School: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Handley High School and Rock Mills Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Handley High School is 150th of 304 and Rock Mills Junior High School is 475th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).