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Homewood City School District

450 Dale Avenue
Homewood, AL 35209-3401
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Homewood City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,464 students in Homewood City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
51±¬ÁÏs in Homewood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
4,464 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
314 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Homewood City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#3 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
63%
30%
75%
47%
68%
38%
93%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
15%
32%
% White
69%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,537 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,907 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,537
$13,006
Spending / Student
$13,907
$12,220

Best Homewood City School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
901 College Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2400
Gr: K-5 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3001 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1113
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Homewood Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Gr: 6-8 | 974 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Hall Kent Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
213 Hall Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Homewood High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Homewood City School District?
Homewood City School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,464 students.
What is the rank of Homewood City School District?
Homewood City School District is ranked #3 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Homewood City School District?
69% of Homewood City School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Homewood City School District?
Homewood City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Homewood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,907 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,464 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in AL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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