Hillcrest High School vs Hillcrest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 331 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,434 students
Hillcrest Middle School
Tuscaloosa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
542 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Hillcrest Middle School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 304 | #167 of 263 |
| National rank | #9331 of 16,910 | #10449 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,434 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 58.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 36% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 37.0).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 58.7%).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.4).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 542.
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 Hillcrest High School better than Hillcrest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest High School ranks higher (46.4 vs 37.0 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 Hillcrest High School and Hillcrest Middle School?
About 331 m in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 1,434. Hillcrest Middle School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Hillcrest Middle School rank in Alabama?
Hillcrest High School is 100th of 304 and Hillcrest Middle School is 167th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).