Hoover High School vs South Shades Crest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 3.8 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
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
534 students
| Measure | Hoover High School Hoover, Alabama | South Shades Crest Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 304 | #62 of 699 |
| National rank | #2484 of 16,910 | #8942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 2,919 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 2,919 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 69% | – |
| city | Hoover | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (73.4 vs 73.5).
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 29.6%).
- •South Shades Crest Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.8).
- •Hoover High School is the larger school with 2,919 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 Hoover High School better than South Shades Crest Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hoover High School and South Shades Crest Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Hoover and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover High School: 2,919. South Shades Crest Elementary School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover High School and South Shades Crest Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Hoover High School is 13th of 304 and South Shades Crest Elementary School is 62nd of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).