Mountain Brook Junior High School vs Shades Cahaba Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
Mountain Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,005 students
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
| Measure | Mountain Brook Junior High School Mountain Brook, Alabama | Shades Cahaba Elementary School Homewood, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 263 | #16 of 699 |
| National rank | #101 of 15,369 | #2421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,005 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.3% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| city | Mountain Brook | Homewood |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.5 vs 85.1).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 22.1%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 507.
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 Mountain Brook Junior High School better than Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Brook Junior High School ranks higher (93.5 vs 85.1 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 Mountain Brook Junior High School and Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Mountain Brook and Homewood in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Brook Junior High School: 1,005. Shades Cahaba Elementary School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Brook Junior High School and Shades Cahaba Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Mountain Brook Junior High School is 1st of 263 and Shades Cahaba Elementary School is 16th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).