Hoover Elementary vs McClymonds High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 696 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
281 students
McClymonds High
Oakland · Public high · Grades 9–12
273 students
| Measure | Hoover Elementary Oakland, California | McClymonds High Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5679 of 5,693 | #1150 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #50161 of 50,301 | #15540 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 281 | 273 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McClymonds High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 5.6).
- •Hoover Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •McClymonds High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •McClymonds High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.8%).
- •McClymonds High does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 25.5).
- •Hoover Elementary is the larger school with 281 students compared with 273.
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 Elementary better than McClymonds High?
On the Success Index (US), McClymonds High ranks higher (18.4 vs 5.6 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 Elementary and McClymonds High?
About 696 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Elementary: 281. McClymonds High: 273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Elementary and McClymonds High rank in California?
Hoover Elementary is 5679th of 5,693 and McClymonds High is 1150th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).