Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge vs Vestavia Hills High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.8 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 High School
Vestavia Hills · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,625 students
| Measure | Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge Vestavia Hills, Alabama | Vestavia Hills High School Vestavia Hills, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #65 of 699 | #3 of 304 |
| National rank | #9080 of 50,301 | #290 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 657 | 1,625 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 1,625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 87% |
| Math proficiency | – | 87% |
| city | Vestavia Hills | Vestavia Hills |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vestavia Hills High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 73.3).
- •Vestavia Hills High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 12.3%).
- •Vestavia Hills High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.0).
- •Vestavia Hills High School is the larger school with 1,625 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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Vestavia Hills High School ranks higher (89.3 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 High School?
About 2.8 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 High School: 1,625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge and Vestavia Hills High School rank in Alabama?
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge is 65th of 699 and Vestavia Hills High School is 3rd of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).