Kate D Smith DAR High School vs New Hope High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kate D Smith DAR High School
Grant · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
New Hope High School
New Hope · Public high · Grades 7–12
598 students
| Measure | Kate D Smith DAR High School Grant, Alabama | New Hope High School New Hope, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #61 of 304 | #135 of 304 |
| National rank | #7131 of 16,910 | #10446 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 372 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Grant | New Hope |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 42.1).
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Kate D Smith DAR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 48.3%).
- •New Hope High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.7).
- •New Hope High School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 372.
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 Kate D Smith DAR High School better than New Hope High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kate D Smith DAR High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 42.1 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 Kate D Smith DAR High School and New Hope High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Grant and New Hope in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kate D Smith DAR High School: 372. New Hope High School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kate D Smith DAR High School and New Hope High School rank in Alabama?
Kate D Smith DAR High School is 61st of 304 and New Hope High School is 135th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).