Hoover City School District
School District · Hoover, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
8.9
out of 10
Schools
16
11 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Hoover City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Hoover City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Greystone Elementary School
Hoover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bluff Park Elementary School
Hoover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Hoover · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#2 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.5
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,273
+$1,465 vs Alabama median
District size
13,524 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Hoover City ranks #2 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Hoover City's schools with real test data average 8.9/10 across 16 schools. Its top-rated schools are Greystone Elementary School (9.6/10), Bluff Park Elementary School (9.5/10), and Brocks Gap Intermediate School (9.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.4/10 despite 46% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hoover City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hoover City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (16 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greystone Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Bluff Park Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Brocks Gap Intermediate School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Deer Valley Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Riverchase Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Shades Mountain Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Gwin Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Rocky Ridge Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Trace Crossings Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Green Valley Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Hoover City
Hoover City is a Hoover, Alabama school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 13,524 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $14,273 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.9/10, Hoover City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Greystone Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Hoover City students show an average math proficiency of 69.2% and ELA proficiency of 72.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Hoover City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Hoover City with test data.
Schools in Hoover City
16 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Hoover
- Total Enrollment
- 13,524
- Teachers (FTE)
- 907
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hoover City?
Hoover City has 16 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Hoover City?
The average composite rating for Hoover City is 8.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Hoover City?
Hoover City spends $14,273 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hoover City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Hoover City is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Hoover City?
Greystone Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Hoover City with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Hoover City?
Across schools in Hoover City with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Hoover City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Hoover City has an average school rating of 8.9/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.5%
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Compare Hoover City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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