Deer Valley Elementary School vs South Shades Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Valley Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
534 students
| Measure | Deer Valley Elementary School Hoover, Alabama | South Shades Crest Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 699 | #62 of 699 |
| National rank | #1743 of 50,301 | #8942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 735 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 735 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 79% | – |
| city | Hoover | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deer Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 73.5).
- •Deer Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 18.2%).
- •Deer Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.3).
- •Deer Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 735 students compared with 534.
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 Deer Valley Elementary School better than South Shades Crest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Deer Valley Elementary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 73.5 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 Deer Valley Elementary School and South Shades Crest Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deer Valley Elementary School: 735. South Shades Crest Elementary School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deer Valley Elementary School and South Shades Crest Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Deer Valley Elementary School is 10th of 699 and South Shades Crest Elementary School is 62nd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).