Hoover High vs Wilson Middle
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.
Hoover High
San Diego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,011 students
Wilson Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students
| Measure | Hoover High San Diego, California | Wilson Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1038 of 1,343 | #1178 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14740 of 16,910 | #14768 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,011 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 2,011 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.2% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 13.5).
- •Hoover High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 31%).
- •Hoover High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.2% vs 95.6%).
- •Wilson Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.1).
- •Hoover High is the larger school with 2,011 students compared with 712.
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 Wilson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover High ranks higher (23.1 vs 13.5 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 Wilson Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover High: 2,011. Wilson Middle: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover High and Wilson Middle rank in California?
Hoover High is 1038th of 1,343 and Wilson Middle is 1178th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).