Baker High School vs Hoover High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 326 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baker High School
Mobile · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,271 students
Hoover High School
Hoover · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,919 students
| Measure | Baker High School Mobile, Alabama | Hoover High School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 304 | #13 of 304 |
| National rank | #7940 of 16,910 | #2484 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,271 | 2,919 |
| Enrollment | 2,271 | 2,919 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Mobile | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 51.6).
- •Hoover High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Hoover High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 48%).
- •Hoover High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 46.1%).
- •Hoover High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.2).
- •Hoover High School is the larger school with 2,919 students compared with 2,271.
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 Baker High School better than Hoover High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover High School ranks higher (73.4 vs 51.6 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 Baker High School and Hoover High School?
About 326 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baker High School: 2,271. Hoover High School: 2,919. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baker High School and Hoover High School rank in Alabama?
Baker High School is 76th of 304 and Hoover High School is 13th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).