Pelham High School vs Pelham Oaks
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pelham High School
Pelham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
Pelham Oaks
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Pelham High School Pelham, Alabama | Pelham Oaks Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 304 | #214 of 699 |
| National rank | #7139 of 16,910 | #19949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,076 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| city | Pelham | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pelham Oaks scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 54.7).
- •Pelham Oaks does better on math proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Pelham Oaks does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Pelham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 53.6%).
- •Pelham High School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.0).
- •Pelham High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 750.
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 Pelham High School better than Pelham Oaks?
On the Success Index (US), Pelham Oaks ranks higher (57.5 vs 54.7 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 Pelham High School and Pelham Oaks?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Pelham and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelham High School: 1,076. Pelham Oaks: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelham High School and Pelham Oaks rank in Alabama?
Pelham High School is 62nd of 304 and Pelham Oaks is 214th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).