Hillcrest High School vs Robertsdale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 288 km 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
Robertsdale High School
Robertsdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,418 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Robertsdale High School Robertsdale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 304 | #96 of 304 |
| National rank | #9331 of 16,910 | #9169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,434 | 1,418 |
| Enrollment | 1,434 | 1,418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 49% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Robertsdale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (46.4 vs 47.1).
- •Hillcrest High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Robertsdale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 50.1%).
- •Robertsdale High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.2).
- •Hillcrest High School is the larger school with 1,434 students compared with 1,418.
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 Robertsdale High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest High School and Robertsdale High School?
About 288 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Robertsdale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High School: 1,434. Robertsdale High School: 1,418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High School and Robertsdale High School rank in Alabama?
Hillcrest High School is 100th of 304 and Robertsdale High School is 96th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).