Mountain Brook Junior High School vs Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.9 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
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Vestavia Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Mountain Brook Junior High School Mountain Brook, Alabama | Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1 of 263 | #22 of 699 |
| National rank | #101 of 15,369 | #3113 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,005 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 77% |
| city | Mountain Brook | Vestavia Hills |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.5 vs 83.6).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 77%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 13.7%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.1).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 451.
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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Brook Junior High School ranks higher (93.5 vs 83.6 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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Brook Junior High School: 1,005. Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Brook Junior High School and Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights rank in Alabama?
Mountain Brook Junior High School is 1st of 263 and Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights is 22nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).