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Hoover City

Alabama · Public School District
18
Schools
13,557
Students
$15,357
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
31.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
94.4%
Graduation Rate
+7.9pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Hoover City is a public school district in Alabama serving 13,557 students across 18 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.4% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,357 is near the national average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Berry Middle School06–081,113
Ira F Simmons Middle School06–08882
Robert F Bumpus Middle School06–081,128
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Crossroads School06–120
Hoover High School09–122,841
Riverchase Career Connection Center10–120
Spain Park High School09–121,503
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,357Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
52%
State
39.9%
Local (property tax)
51.6%
Federal
8.5%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (52%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
18
Schools
13,557
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.4%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.4% graduation rate — 7.9 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hoover City?
Hoover City has 18 public schools, serving a total of 13,557 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hoover City?
The graduation rate is 94.4%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hoover City spend per student?
Hoover City spends $15,357 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hoover City?
31% of students in Hoover City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hoover City?
No, Hoover City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Hoover City serve?
Hoover City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hoover City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hoover City is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.