Ramsay High School vs Shades Cahaba Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ramsay High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
| Measure | Ramsay High School Birmingham, Alabama | Shades Cahaba Elementary School Homewood, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #38 of 304 | #16 of 699 |
| National rank | #5570 of 16,910 | #2421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 762 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.7% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| city | Birmingham | Homewood |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shades Cahaba Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 61.0).
- •Shades Cahaba Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Shades Cahaba Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Shades Cahaba Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 50.7%).
- •Shades Cahaba Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.6).
- •Ramsay High School is the larger school with 762 students compared with 507.
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 Ramsay High School better than Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shades Cahaba Elementary School ranks higher (85.1 vs 61.0 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 Ramsay High School and Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Homewood in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ramsay High School: 762. Shades Cahaba Elementary School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ramsay High School and Shades Cahaba Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Ramsay High School is 38th of 304 and Shades Cahaba Elementary School is 16th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).