Houston County High School vs Red Bay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 449 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston County High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 7–12
322 students
Red Bay High School
Red Bay · Public high · Grades 7–12
322 students
| Measure | Houston County High School Columbia, Alabama | Red Bay High School Red Bay, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #174 of 304 | #69 of 304 |
| National rank | #11913 of 16,910 | #7601 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 322 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.2% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| city | Columbia | Red Bay |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Bay High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 36.2).
- •Red Bay High School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Red Bay High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 74.2%).
- •Red Bay High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.1).
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 Houston County High School better than Red Bay High School?
On the Success Index (US), Red Bay High School ranks higher (53.0 vs 36.2 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 Houston County High School and Red Bay High School?
About 449 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Red Bay in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston County High School: 322. Red Bay High School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston County High School and Red Bay High School rank in Alabama?
Houston County High School is 174th of 304 and Red Bay High School is 69th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).