Gwin Elementary School vs Shades Mountain Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwin Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Gwin Elementary School Hoover, Alabama | Shades Mountain Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 699 | #57 of 699 |
| National rank | #14790 of 50,301 | #7852 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 508 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 42.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 67% |
| city | Hoover | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 65.0).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.1% vs 46.3%).
- •Shades Mountain Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Gwin Elementary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 328.
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 Gwin Elementary School better than Shades Mountain Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shades Mountain Elementary School ranks higher (75.2 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 Gwin Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwin Elementary School: 508. Shades Mountain Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwin Elementary School and Shades Mountain Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Gwin Elementary School is 121st of 699 and Shades Mountain Elementary School is 57th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).