Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Education:
Bessemer, AL vs Hoover, AL

Change Cities
Highlights
- Hoover spends 0.0% less per student than Bessemer.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 0.0% lower in Hoover than in Bessemer. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Hoover had 14.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bessemer
 Bessemer, ALHoover, ALUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,194$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,144  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,493$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio19.32  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5474573
 Students per Counselor417  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock1.8%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock96.6%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.1%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock6.8%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.6%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock14.9%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.4%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.0%1.5%
Economy
Reviews for Bessemer    7 Reviews
Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Bessemer Al
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

   |    Reply
Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Accountability for a Better Bessemer (ABB)
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

   |    Reply
Anthony · Bessemer, AL
Accountability for a better Bessemer
Over 11 years ago

Melissa, as a citizen and business person of Bessemer I am trerrible Sad to hear of your experience. I have had the opportunity to live and travel to other area And  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Bessemer

See all reviews
Reviews for Hoover    3 Reviews
Patrick · Birmingham, AL
Mild 4 season climate
Over 15 years ago

Hoover is in central Alabama and is a suburb of Birmigham. It has a mild four season climate wellsuited to nature lovers, golfers, and  More

   |    Reply
Kathy · Birmingham, AL
Surprise in Alabama
Over 19 years ago

Hoover, Alabama has a wide range of home buying opportunities. A huge plus is the up and coming TND community at The Preserve. The homes in this quaint neighborhood  More

   |    Reply
Todd · Birmingham, AL
Hoover Standard of Living
Over 20 years ago

Good municipal facilities (City Recreation Center, great library, good police and fire protection). Good schools (especially for Alabama). Traffic is heavy at  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hoover

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Plumas Lake, CaliforniaLake Bluff, IllinoisCompare
 Newark, DelawareLake Stevens, WashingtonCompare
 Rochester, New YorkBuxton, MaineCompare
 Brighton, ColoradoOzark, MissouriCompare
 Hopkinton, MassachusettsHopkinton, MassachusettsCompare
 Bismarck, North DakotaWatertown, South DakotaCompare
 Toledo, OhioFarmingdale, New YorkCompare
 Williamsport, PennsylvaniaBarre, MassachusettsCompare
 Blue Springs, MissouriKnoxville, TennesseeCompare
 Albion Town (Orleans County), New YorkOrlando, FloridaCompare

Learn More About Bessemer, Alabama
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Hoover, Alabama
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.