- Fultondale High School reported a higher students per counselor than Gardendale High School (678:1 vs. 511.5:1).
- Gardendale High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Fultondale High School (256 vs. 99).
- Gardendale High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Fultondale High School (229 vs. 100).
- Source Data Limit: 8 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 4 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Gardendale High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Fultondale High School (229 vs. 141).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Gardendale High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Fultondale High School (229 vs. 100).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Gardendale High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Fultondale High School (256 vs. 99).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Gardendale High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Fultondale High School (143 vs. 68).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Fultondale High School reported a higher students per counselor than Gardendale High School (678:1 vs. 511.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Fultondale High School
1 metric was reported by Fultondale High School. Comparable data for Gardendale High School is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
71
Reported Only at Gardendale High School
3 metrics were reported by Gardendale High School. Comparable data for Fultondale High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
90%
AP courses offered
11
AP enrollment
363
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Fultondale High School
$12,194.01
Gardendale High School
$12,194.01
Local revenue share
Fultondale High School
29.9%
Gardendale High School
29.9%
State revenue share
Fultondale High School
53.4%
Gardendale High School
53.4%
Federal revenue share
Fultondale High School
16.7%
Gardendale High School
16.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Fultondale High School
22.2%
Gardendale High School
22.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Jefferson County
$64,589
Jefferson County
$64,589
Poverty rate
Jefferson County
16.3%
Jefferson County
16.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson County
35.9%
Jefferson County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Jefferson County
3.1%
Jefferson County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.