JacksonOlin High School vs South Hampton K8
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
JacksonOlin High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
South Hampton K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
511 students
| Measure | JacksonOlin High School Birmingham, Alabama | South Hampton K8 Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 304 | #666 of 699 |
| National rank | #16503 of 16,910 | #47458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 713 | 511 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 79.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Hampton K8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 11.3).
- •South Hampton K8 does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •South Hampton K8 does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •South Hampton K8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.5% vs 86.1%).
- •JacksonOlin High School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.7).
- •JacksonOlin High School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 511.
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 JacksonOlin High School better than South Hampton K8?
On the Success Index (US), South Hampton K8 ranks higher (15.4 vs 11.3 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 JacksonOlin High School and South Hampton K8?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
JacksonOlin High School: 713. South Hampton K8: 511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do JacksonOlin High School and South Hampton K8 rank in Alabama?
JacksonOlin High School is 298th of 304 and South Hampton K8 is 666th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).