Holly Pond High School vs JB Pennington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Pond High School
Holly Pond · Public high · Grades 9–12
278 students
JB Pennington High School
Blountsville · Public high · Grades 7–12
507 students
| Measure | Holly Pond High School Holly Pond, Alabama | JB Pennington High School Blountsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 304 | #169 of 304 |
| National rank | #9663 of 16,910 | #11770 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 278 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Holly Pond | Blountsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Pond High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 36.8).
- •Holly Pond High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •JB Pennington High School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Holly Pond High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 55%).
- •Holly Pond High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 20.3).
- •JB Pennington High School is the larger school with 507 students compared with 278.
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 Holly Pond High School better than JB Pennington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Pond High School ranks higher (45.1 vs 36.8 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 Holly Pond High School and JB Pennington High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Holly Pond and Blountsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Pond High School: 278. JB Pennington High School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Pond High School and JB Pennington High School rank in Alabama?
Holly Pond High School is 114th of 304 and JB Pennington High School is 169th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).