Hoover High School vs Urbandale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Iowa, United States, 2.6 km 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
Urbandale High School
Urbandale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,301 students
| Measure | Hoover High School Des Moines, Iowa | Urbandale High School Urbandale, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #315 of 319 | #177 of 319 |
| National rank | #12978 of 16,910 | #2551 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 898 | 1,301 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 1,301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 66% |
| city | Des Moines | Urbandale |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbandale High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 31.6).
- •Urbandale High School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 39%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.4% vs 80%).
- •Urbandale High School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 20.9).
- •Urbandale High School is the larger school with 1,301 students compared with 898.
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 Urbandale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Urbandale High School ranks higher (73.2 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 Urbandale High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Urbandale in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover High School: 898. Urbandale High School: 1,301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover High School and Urbandale High School rank in Iowa?
Hoover High School is 315th of 319 and Urbandale High School is 177th of 319 among high schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).