Bluff Park Elementary School vs Gwin Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluff Park Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
658 students
Gwin Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
| Measure | Bluff Park Elementary School Hoover, Alabama | Gwin Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 699 | #121 of 699 |
| National rank | #4033 of 50,301 | #14790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 658 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| city | Hoover | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluff Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 65.0).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 46.3%).
- •Gwin Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Bluff Park Elementary School is the larger school with 658 students compared with 508.
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 Bluff Park Elementary School better than Gwin Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluff Park Elementary School ranks higher (81.7 vs 65.0 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 Bluff Park Elementary School and Gwin Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluff Park Elementary School: 658. Gwin Elementary School: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluff Park Elementary School and Gwin Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Bluff Park Elementary School is 30th of 699 and Gwin Elementary School is 121st of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).