Hoover High School vs Pelham Oaks
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover High School
Hoover · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,919 students
Pelham Oaks
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Hoover High School Hoover, Alabama | Pelham Oaks Pelham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 304 | #214 of 699 |
| National rank | #2484 of 16,910 | #19949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,919 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 2,919 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 54% |
| city | Hoover | Pelham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 57.5).
- •Hoover High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 54%).
- •Hoover High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Hoover High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 53.6%).
- •Hoover High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Hoover High School is the larger school with 2,919 students compared with 750.
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 Hoover High School better than Pelham Oaks?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover High School ranks higher (73.4 vs 57.5 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 Hoover High School and Pelham Oaks?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Pelham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover High School: 2,919. Pelham Oaks: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover High School and Pelham Oaks rank in Alabama?
Hoover High School is 13th of 304 and Pelham Oaks is 214th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).