Photo: Johntrinh06 · CC BY 4.0Hoover’s public schools outscore 95% of Alabama districts
56% of students in Hoover’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hoover, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hoover’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 70% and math 56% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,227 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Prince of Peace Catholic School (private), Riverchase United Methodist Day School (private), Green Valley Baptist Church (private), Ardent Preschool & Daycare (private) and Hoover Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hoover’s grade
A+: better than 95% of Alabama school districts, #7 of 187 Alabama towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Alabama average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hoover, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Hoover · depends on your address
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,192 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Berry Middle School
Grades 6–12 · 1,058 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 860 students · 14:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hoover · depends on your address
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,192 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Berry Middle School
Grades 6–12 · 1,058 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 860 students · 14:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hoover · depends on your address
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 1,192 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Berry Middle School
Grades 6–12 · 1,058 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Ira F Simmons Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 860 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hoover · depends on your address
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,919 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Spain Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,472 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Berry Middle School
Grades 6–12 · 1,058 students · 15:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hoover · depends on your address
Hoover High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,919 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Spain Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,472 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Berry Middle School
Grades 6–12 · 1,058 students · 15:1 students per teacher
Hoover’s public schools are run by Hoover City School District. Parts of Hoover (3% and 3% of its land) are served by Jefferson County and Shelby County instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Hoover vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Hoover’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hoover | A+ | Hoover City |
| Helena | B− | Shelby County PK–12 · Jefferson County PK–12 |
| Vestavia Hills | A+ | Vestavia Hills City |
| Birmingham | D | Birmingham City |
| Bessemer | D− | Bessemer City |
| Indian Springs Village | A− | Shelby County |
| Homewood | A+ | Homewood City |
| Pelham | B+ | Pelham City |
Every school in Hoover
21 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Crossroads School and Riverchase Career Connection Center).
Questions about Hoover’s schools
Are Hoover’s schools good?
By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hoover children attend outscore 95% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #7 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 93%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hoover in?
Hoover City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 13,632 students in 16 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Hoover are served by Jefferson County and Shelby County.
Where do Hoover kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Hoover High School, Spain Park High School and Berry Middle School.
What is Hoover’s graduation rate?
95% of the class of 2023 in Hoover City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Hoover spend per student?
$15,227 in Hoover City School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hoover?
Yes: Prince of Peace Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 491 students), Riverchase United Methodist Day School (religious, grades PK–K, 226 students), Green Valley Baptist Church (religious, grades PK–K, 219 students), Ardent Preschool & Daycare (religious, grades PK–K, 127 students) and Hoover Christian School (religious, grades K–12, 63 students).
Parents talk
What Hoover families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hoover → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.