Hempstead High School vs Hoover Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead High School
Dubuque · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,499 students
Hoover Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
| Measure | Hempstead High School Dubuque, Iowa | Hoover Elementary School Dubuque, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #221 of 319 | #256 of 654 |
| National rank | #3400 of 16,910 | #5912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,499 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 1,499 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| city | Dubuque | Dubuque |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.4 vs 69.6).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Hempstead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42% vs 44.5%).
- •Hoover Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Hempstead High School is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 292.
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 Hempstead High School better than Hoover Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Elementary School ranks higher (78.4 vs 69.6 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 Hempstead High School and Hoover Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dubuque and Dubuque in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead High School: 1,499. Hoover Elementary School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead High School and Hoover Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Hempstead High School is 221st of 319 and Hoover Elementary School is 256th of 654 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).