Balboa Elementary vs Herbert Hoover High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balboa Elementary
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
799 students
Herbert Hoover High
Glendale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,590 students
| Measure | Balboa Elementary Glendale, California | Herbert Hoover High Glendale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1931 of 5,693 | #621 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25415 of 50,301 | #11372 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 799 | 1,590 |
| Enrollment | 799 | 1,590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.0 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Balboa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 38.3).
- •Balboa Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Balboa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Herbert Hoover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 60.2%).
- •Herbert Hoover High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 25.0).
- •Herbert Hoover High is the larger school with 1,590 students compared with 799.
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 Balboa Elementary better than Herbert Hoover High?
On the Success Index (US), Balboa Elementary ranks higher (49.6 vs 38.3 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 Balboa Elementary and Herbert Hoover High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balboa Elementary: 799. Herbert Hoover High: 1,590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balboa Elementary and Herbert Hoover High rank in California?
Balboa Elementary is 1931st of 5,693 and Herbert Hoover High is 621st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).