Hokes Bluff High School vs Kate D Smith DAR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 68 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hokes Bluff High School
Hokes Bluff · Public high · Grades 9–12
371 students
Kate D Smith DAR High School
Grant · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
| Measure | Hokes Bluff High School Hokes Bluff, Alabama | Kate D Smith DAR High School Grant, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 304 | #61 of 304 |
| National rank | #7876 of 16,910 | #7131 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 371 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Hokes Bluff | Grant |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 51.9).
- •Hokes Bluff High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Hokes Bluff High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 42.7%).
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School is the larger school with 372 students compared with 371.
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 Hokes Bluff High School better than Kate D Smith DAR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate D Smith DAR High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 51.9 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 Hokes Bluff High School and Kate D Smith DAR High School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Hokes Bluff and Grant in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hokes Bluff High School: 371. Kate D Smith DAR High School: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hokes Bluff High School and Kate D Smith DAR High School rank in Alabama?
Hokes Bluff High School is 74th of 304 and Kate D Smith DAR High School is 61st of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).