Pelham High School vs Trace Crossings 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.
Pelham High School
Pelham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,076 students
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Hoover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students
| Measure | Pelham High School Pelham, Alabama | Trace Crossings Elementary School Hoover, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 304 | #110 of 699 |
| National rank | #7139 of 16,910 | #13932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,076 | 769 |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | 769 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| city | Pelham | Hoover |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trace Crossings Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 54.7).
- •Trace Crossings Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Trace Crossings Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Trace Crossings Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 43.2%).
- •Trace Crossings Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •Pelham High School is the larger school with 1,076 students compared with 769.
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 Pelham High School better than Trace Crossings Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Trace Crossings Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 54.7 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 Pelham High School and Trace Crossings Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Pelham and Hoover in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pelham High School: 1,076. Trace Crossings Elementary School: 769. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pelham High School and Trace Crossings Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Pelham High School is 62nd of 304 and Trace Crossings Elementary School is 110th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).