Rocky Ridge Elementary School vs Vestavia Hills Elementary West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Vestavia Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students
| Measure | Rocky Ridge Elementary School Hoover, Alabama | Vestavia Hills Elementary West Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #81 of 699 | #13 of 699 |
| National rank | #10827 of 50,301 | #2139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 81% |
| city | Hoover | Vestavia Hills |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 70.7).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West does better on math proficiency (81% vs 61%).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 36.4%).
- •Rocky Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.7).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West is the larger school with 691 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 Rocky Ridge Elementary School better than Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
On the Success Index (US), Vestavia Hills Elementary West ranks higher (85.7 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 Rocky Ridge Elementary School and Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Vestavia Hills in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocky Ridge Elementary School: 577. Vestavia Hills Elementary West: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocky Ridge Elementary School and Vestavia Hills Elementary West rank in Alabama?
Rocky Ridge Elementary School is 81st of 699 and Vestavia Hills Elementary West is 13th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).