Hoover High School vs Meredith Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 208 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
898 students
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
662 students
| Measure | Hoover High School Des Moines, Iowa | Meredith Middle School Des Moines, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 319 | #231 of 239 |
| National rank | #12978 of 16,910 | #8816 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 898 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 49% |
| city | Des Moines | Des Moines |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meredith Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 31.6).
- •Meredith Middle School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 39%).
- •Meredith Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 42%).
- •Meredith Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.8% vs 80%).
- •Meredith Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.9).
- •Hoover High School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 662.
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 School better than Meredith Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meredith Middle School ranks higher (44.6 vs 31.6 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 High School and Meredith Middle School?
About 208 m in a straight line, between Des Moines and Des Moines in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover High School: 898. Meredith Middle School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover High School and Meredith Middle School rank in Iowa?
Hoover High School is 315th of 319 and Meredith Middle School is 231st of 239 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).