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Homewood High School vs. Hoover High School

Should you attend Homewood High School or Hoover High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Homewood High School
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Hoover High School
1000 Buccaneer Drive
Birmingham, AL 35244
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Homewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Hoover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Homewood High School ranked #106 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #43 in 2010 and fluctuating within the top 20% overall since 2014.
Math proficiency stood at 60% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though it declined from 73% in 2019; reading proficiency was 68%, higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for 36% of 1,308 students, with free lunch eligibility increasing to 25% in 2023 from 5% in 2000, indicating a socioeconomic shift.
The school served grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 in 2023, reflecting stable class sizes amid enrollment growth from 981 students in 1999 to 1,330 in 2023.
Homewood High School's 2023 graduation rate was 93%, higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, maintaining performance above the state level over the past decade.
Hoover High School ranked #303 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #67 in 2010 and showing a general downward trend in overall state ranking over the last decade.
Math proficiency was 51% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 51%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly to 2,884 students in 2023 with minority enrollment about 49%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 2% in 2001 to 28% in 2023.
The school serves grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 and a graduation rate of 95%, which is higher than the state average of 88%.
Hoover High School is a Title I eligible, diverse Union County NJ high school with stable staffing of 182 teachers in 2023 and no virtual instruction offered.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,308 students
2,884 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Homewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hoover High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homewood High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hoover High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
182 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Homewood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hoover High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Homewood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Homewood City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hoover High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hoover City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#106 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#303 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Homewood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hoover High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 10% in AL)
51%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
58%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homewood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
93%
(Top 30% in AL)
95%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Homewood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Homewood City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hoover High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hoover City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Homewood High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hoover High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
311
729
Grade 10 Students
346
793
Grade 11 Students
351
702
Grade 12 Students
300
660

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Homewood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Homewood City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hoover High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hoover City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Homewood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Homewood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Homewood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Homewood City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hoover High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hoover City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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