Mary G Montgomery High School vs Virgil Grissom High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 458 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary G Montgomery High School
Semmes · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,888 students
Virgil Grissom High School
Huntsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,847 students
| Measure | Mary G Montgomery High School Semmes, Alabama | Virgil Grissom High School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 304 | #36 of 304 |
| National rank | #10392 of 16,910 | #5471 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,888 | 1,847 |
| Enrollment | 1,888 | 1,847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 55% |
| city | Semmes | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virgil Grissom High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 42.3).
- •Virgil Grissom High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Virgil Grissom High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Virgil Grissom High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 49.5%).
- •Mary G Montgomery High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.7).
- •Mary G Montgomery High School is the larger school with 1,888 students compared with 1,847.
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 Mary G Montgomery High School better than Virgil Grissom High School?
On the Success Index (US), Virgil Grissom High School ranks higher (61.4 vs 42.3 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 Mary G Montgomery High School and Virgil Grissom High School?
About 458 km in a straight line, between Semmes and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary G Montgomery High School: 1,888. Virgil Grissom High School: 1,847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary G Montgomery High School and Virgil Grissom High School rank in Alabama?
Mary G Montgomery High School is 134th of 304 and Virgil Grissom High School is 36th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).