Huffman High SchoolMagnet vs Shades Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huffman High SchoolMagnet
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,094 students
Shades Valley High School
Irondale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,094 students
| Measure | Huffman High SchoolMagnet Birmingham, Alabama | Shades Valley High School Irondale, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #295 of 304 | #94 of 304 |
| National rank | #16370 of 16,910 | #8955 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,094 | 1,094 |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | 1,094 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.8% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 45% |
| city | Birmingham | Irondale |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shades Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 12.7).
- •Shades Valley High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 11%).
- •Shades Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 14%).
- •Shades Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 79.8%).
- •Shades Valley High School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.5).
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 Huffman High SchoolMagnet better than Shades Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Shades Valley High School ranks higher (47.9 vs 12.7 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 Huffman High SchoolMagnet and Shades Valley High School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Irondale in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huffman High SchoolMagnet: 1,094. Shades Valley High School: 1,094. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huffman High SchoolMagnet and Shades Valley High School rank in Alabama?
Huffman High SchoolMagnet is 295th of 304 and Shades Valley High School is 94th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).