Capital High School vs Herbert Hoover High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in West Virginia, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High School
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students
Herbert Hoover High School
Elkview · Public high · Grades 9–12
782 students
| Measure | Capital High School Charleston, West Virginia | Herbert Hoover High School Elkview, West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 110 | #82 of 110 |
| National rank | #14340 of 16,910 | #14096 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,051 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Charleston | Elkview |
| state | West Virginia | West Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 25.2).
- •Herbert Hoover High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Capital High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 19.6).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 782.
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 Capital High School better than Herbert Hoover High School?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover High School ranks higher (26.4 vs 25.2 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 Capital High School and Herbert Hoover High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Elkview in West Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,051. Herbert Hoover High School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and Herbert Hoover High School rank in West Virginia?
Capital High School is 88th of 110 and Herbert Hoover High School is 82nd of 110 among high schools in West Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).