Northridge High School vs Rock Quarry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,153 students
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Northridge High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Rock Quarry Elementary School Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 304 | #18 of 699 |
| National rank | #5426 of 16,910 | #2768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,153 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 86% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Tuscaloosa |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Quarry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 61.5).
- •Rock Quarry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •Rock Quarry Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 57%).
- •Rock Quarry Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 33.7%).
- •Rock Quarry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.4).
- •Northridge High School is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 671.
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 Northridge High School better than Rock Quarry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Quarry Elementary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 61.5 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 Northridge High School and Rock Quarry Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge High School: 1,153. Rock Quarry Elementary School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge High School and Rock Quarry Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Northridge High School is 33rd of 304 and Rock Quarry Elementary School is 18th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).