Public schools in Hoover, AL
18 open public schools with an address in Hoover, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
18
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,632
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hoover public schools
The federal directory lists 18 public schools in Hoover, AL: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,632 students, an average of 852 per school. The largest campus is Hoover High School (2,919 students), and the largest elementary school is Trace Crossings Elementary School (769).
Every listed school belongs to Hoover City. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 31% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hoover
Elementary schools in Hoover
11| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluff Park Elementary School Hoover City | KG–05 | 658 | 14.8:1 | |
| Brocks Gap Intermediate School Hoover City | 02–05 | 521 | 14.9:1 | |
| Deer Valley Elementary School Hoover City | PK–05 | 735 | 13.7:1 | |
| Green Valley Elementary School Hoover City | PK–05 | 501 | 12.8:1 | |
| Greystone Elementary School Hoover City | PK–05 | 438 | 13.5:1 | |
| Gwin Elementary School Hoover City | PK–05 | 508 | 12.5:1 | |
| Riverchase Elementary School Hoover City | KG–05 | 562 | 13.5:1 | |
| Rocky Ridge Elementary School Hoover City | PK–05 | 577 | 14.1:1 | |
| Shades Mountain Elementary School Hoover City | KG–05 | 328 | 12.1:1 | |
| South Shades Crest Elementary School Hoover City | PK–02 | 534 | 15:1 | |
| Trace Crossings Elementary School Hoover City | PK–05 | 769 | 14.4:1 |
Middle schools in Hoover
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Middle School Hoover City | 06–12 | 1,058 | 14.6:1 | |
| Ira F Simmons Middle School Hoover City | 06–08 | 860 | 13.9:1 | |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle School Hoover City | 06–08 | 1,192 | 15.3:1 |
High schools in Hoover
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads School Hoover City · Alternative School | 06–12 | — | — | |
| Hoover High School Hoover City | 09–12 | 2,919 | 15.8:1 | |
| Riverchase Career Connection Center Hoover City · Career and Technical School | 10–12 | — | — | |
| Spain Park High School Hoover City | 09–12 | 1,472 | 15:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.6%
- Hispanic10.2%
- Black22.7%
- Asian8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 16 Hoover schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,632 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hoover
How many public schools are in Hoover, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 18 open public schools with a location address in Hoover: 11 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high. Together they reported 13,632 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hoover?
All listed public schools with an address in Hoover belong to Hoover City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hoover?
Hoover High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hoover, with 2,919 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hoover?
No school with an address in Hoover is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hoover schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hoover public schools is 14.3:1, lower than the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hoover guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities