Central Elementary vs Hoover High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
497 students
Hoover High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
| Measure | Central Elementary San Diego, California | Hoover High San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5291 of 5,693 | #1038 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48794 of 50,301 | #14740 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 497 | 2,011 |
| Enrollment | 497 | 2,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 18% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 12.2).
- •Central Elementary does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Hoover High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 27%).
- •Hoover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 95.2%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.1).
- •Hoover High is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 497.
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 Central Elementary better than Hoover High?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover High ranks higher (23.1 vs 12.2 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 Central Elementary and Hoover High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 497. Hoover High: 2,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Hoover High rank in California?
Central Elementary is 5291st of 5,693 and Hoover High is 1038th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).