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Hoover City School District

2810 Metropolitan Way
Hoover, AL 35243-2944
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (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 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 13,524 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 60% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
18 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
13,524 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
911 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#7 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
60%
30%
70%
47%
60%
38%
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
8%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
23%
32%
% White
54%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,956 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,228 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$202 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$192 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,956
$13,006
Spending / Student
$14,228
$12,220

Best Hoover City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer Valley Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Greystone Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Village Street
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Bluff Park Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
569 Park Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1600
Gr: 3-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Shades Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2250 Sumpter St
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Riverchase Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1950 Old Montgomery Highway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Rocky Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2876 Old Rocky Ridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 439-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Trace Crossings Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Gwin Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1580 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1111.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1212.
Ira F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Green Valley Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3200 Old Columbiana Rd
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1414.
Spain Park High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4700 Jaguar Drive
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,502 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Hoover High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,884 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
South Shades Crest Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3770 South Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000
Gr: PK-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Crossroads School
Alternative School
1085 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Riverchase Career Connection Center
Vocational School
853 Willow Oak Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1900
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hoover City School District?
Hoover City School District manages 18 public schools serving 13,524 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 2022-2023 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%), Highest graduation rate (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?
54% of Hoover City School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% 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 17:1.
What is Hoover City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,228 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 13,524 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 95% (Top 10% in AL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60% (Top 5%)
  • : 70% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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