Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge vs Vestavia Hills Elementary West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Vestavia Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
657 students
Vestavia Hills Elementary West
Vestavia Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
691 students
| Measure | Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge Vestavia Hills, Alabama | Vestavia Hills Elementary West Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #65 of 699 | #13 of 699 |
| National rank | #9080 of 50,301 | #2139 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 657 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 79% |
| Math proficiency | – | 81% |
| city | Vestavia Hills | Vestavia Hills |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 73.3).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 13.5%).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Vestavia Hills Elementary West is the larger school with 691 students compared with 657.
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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge better than Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
On the Success Index (US), Vestavia Hills Elementary West ranks higher (85.7 vs 73.3 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 Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge and Vestavia Hills Elementary West?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Vestavia Hills and Vestavia Hills in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge: 657. Vestavia Hills Elementary West: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge and Vestavia Hills Elementary West rank in Alabama?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is 65th of 699 and Vestavia Hills Elementary West is 13th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).