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Virgil Grissom High School vs. Huntsville High School

Should you attend Virgil Grissom High School or Huntsville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Virgil Grissom High School
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Huntsville High School
2304 Billie Watkins St Sw
Huntsville, AL 35801
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Virgil Grissom High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Virgil Grissom High School ranked #544 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #35 in 2012, placing it in the top 50% of state public schools but showing a downward trend over the years.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 46%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased to 1,885 students with a stable student–teacher ratio of 19:1; minority enrollment comprised 45% of the student body, reflecting considerable diversity for a Union County NJ high school.
The school serves grades 9–12, maintaining a graduation rate of 94% in 2023, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, but overall test score performance has weakened in recent years.
Free or reduced–price lunch eligibility rose to 44% in 2023, indicating an increase in economically disadvantaged students compared to previous years.
Huntsville High School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 9–12 with 1,802 students, ranked #349 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #104 in 2018.
Math proficiency was 44%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 53%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 1,693 students in 2011 to 1,802 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 39%, reflecting a diverse student body.
The student–teacher ratio was 18:1 in 2023 with a graduation rate of 94%, exceeding the state average of 88% and ranking in the top 30% statewide.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 16% in 2011 to 27% in 2023, indicating increasing socioeconomic need within the student population.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,885 students
1,802 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Virgil Grissom High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Huntsville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Virgil Grissom High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Huntsville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
101 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Virgil Grissom High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Huntsville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Virgil Grissom High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Huntsville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#544 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#349 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Virgil Grissom High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Huntsville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Top 50% in AL)
44%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virgil Grissom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huntsville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virgil Grissom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huntsville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
53%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Virgil Grissom High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Huntsville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Virgil Grissom High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Huntsville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Virgil Grissom High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Huntsville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
480
465
Grade 10 Students
510
501
Grade 11 Students
490
420
Grade 12 Students
405
416

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Virgil Grissom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Virgil Grissom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Virgil Grissom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Virgil Grissom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Virgil Grissom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Virgil Grissom High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Huntsville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Virgil Grissom High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Huntsville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Virgil Grissom High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Huntsville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Virgil Grissom High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Huntsville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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