Oak Mountain High School vs Spain Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 2.9 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
Spain Park High School
Hoover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,472 students
| Measure | Oak Mountain High School Birmingham, Alabama | Spain Park High School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 304 | #10 of 304 |
| National rank | #2808 of 16,910 | #1964 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,648 | 1,472 |
| Enrollment | 1,648 | 1,472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.3% | 31.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Birmingham | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spain Park High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 72.0).
- •Spain Park High School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Spain Park High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Oak Mountain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.3% vs 31.2%).
- •Spain Park High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.5).
- •Oak Mountain High School is the larger school with 1,648 students compared with 1,472.
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 Spain Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Spain Park High School ranks higher (75.9 vs 72.0 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 Spain Park High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Mountain High School: 1,648. Spain Park High School: 1,472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Mountain High School and Spain Park High School rank in Alabama?
Oak Mountain High School is 15th of 304 and Spain Park High School is 10th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).