Oak Mountain High School vs Rocky Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Mountain High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,648 students
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
| Measure | Oak Mountain High School Birmingham, Alabama | Rocky Ridge Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 304 | #81 of 699 |
| National rank | #2808 of 16,910 | #10827 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,648 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 61% |
| city | Birmingham | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Mountain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 70.7).
- •Oak Mountain High School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Oak Mountain High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Oak Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 36.4%).
- •Rocky Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 18.5).
- •Oak Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 577.
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 Oak Mountain High School better than Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Mountain High School ranks higher (72.0 vs 70.7 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 Oak Mountain High School and Rocky Ridge Elementary School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Mountain High School: 1,648. Rocky Ridge Elementary School: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Mountain High School and Rocky Ridge Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Oak Mountain High School is 15th of 304 and Rocky Ridge Elementary School is 81st of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).