Spanish Fort High School vs Stapleton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Spanish Fort High School
Spanish Fort · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,115 students
Stapleton School
Stapleton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
203 students
| Measure | Spanish Fort High School Spanish Fort, Alabama | Stapleton School Stapleton, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 304 | #134 of 699 |
| National rank | #2842 of 16,910 | #15551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,115 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 1,115 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Spanish Fort | Stapleton |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spanish Fort High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 63.9).
- •Spanish Fort High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Spanish Fort High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Spanish Fort High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 47.8%).
- •Stapleton School does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.6).
- •Spanish Fort High School is the larger school with 1,115 students compared with 203.
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 Spanish Fort High School better than Stapleton School?
On the Success Index (US), Spanish Fort High School ranks higher (71.9 vs 63.9 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 Spanish Fort High School and Stapleton School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Spanish Fort and Stapleton in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Spanish Fort High School: 1,115. Stapleton School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Spanish Fort High School and Stapleton School rank in Alabama?
Spanish Fort High School is 16th of 304 and Stapleton School is 134th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).