Hoover High vs John W. North High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in California, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
John W. North High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
| Measure | Hoover High San Diego, California | John W. North High Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1038 of 1,343 | #1090 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14740 of 16,910 | #15125 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,011 | 2,011 |
| Enrollment | 2,011 | 2,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 23% |
| city | San Diego | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 20.9).
- •John W. North High does better on math proficiency (23% vs 18%).
- •Hoover High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •John W. North High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 89.2%).
- •John W. North High does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.1).
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 better than John W. North High?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover High ranks higher (23.1 vs 20.9 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 High and John W. North High?
About 138 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover High: 2,011. John W. North High: 2,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover High and John W. North High rank in California?
Hoover High is 1038th of 1,343 and John W. North High is 1090th of 1,343 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).