Top Rankings
Hoover City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,557 students in Hoover City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Hoover City School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hoover City School District are Deer Valley Elementary School, Greystone Elementary School and Bluff Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hoover City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
13,557 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
953 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Hoover City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
16 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,008 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
8%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,258 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
3,115 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
23%
32%
# White Students
7,513 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
635 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
257
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
985
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
998
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
922
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
926
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
962
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,040
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,020
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,018
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,081
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,131
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,082
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,074
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,061
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,919 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,193 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$202 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,919
$12,892
Spending / Student
$14,193
$12,112
Best Hoover City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deer Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #22.
Greystone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Bluff Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Grades: 3-5
| 492 students
Rank: #55.
Shades Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Riverchase Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #77.
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,128 students
Rank: #88.
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #99.
Gwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
Rank: #1010.
Berry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,113 students
Rank: #1111.
Trace Crossings Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 788 students
Rank: #1212.
Green Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #1313.
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #1414.
Hoover High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,841 students
Rank: #1515.
Spain Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,503 students
Rank: #1616.
South Shades Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3770 South Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000
Grades: PK-2
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverchase Career Connection Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
853 Willow Oak Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1900
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1900
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hoover City School District?
Hoover City School District manages 18 public schools serving 13,557 students.
What is the rank of Hoover City School District?
Hoover City School District is ranked #7 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hoover City School District?
55% of Hoover City School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hoover City School District?
Hoover City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Hoover City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,193 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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