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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,236 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.
Public Schools in Homewood City School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
4,236 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
248 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#3 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
76 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
441 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
10%
# Black Students
638 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
15%
32%
# White Students
2,871 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
68%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
206 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
331
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
380
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
319
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
322
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
321
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
294
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
307
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
317
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
358
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
370
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
295
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
300
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
302
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,374 is higher than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,655 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$62 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,374
$12,938
Spending / Student
$14,655
$12,156
Best Homewood City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
901 College Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2400
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2400
Grades: K-5
| 807 students
Rank: #22.
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3001 Independence Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1113
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-1113
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #33.
Homewood High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S Lakeshore Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 871-9663
Grades: 9-12
| 1,267 students
Rank: #44.
Hall Kent Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 Hall Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 423-2430
Grades: PK-5
| 677 students
Rank: #55.
Homewood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Grades: 6-8
| 982 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Homewood City School District?
Homewood City School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,236 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 2021-2022 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%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Homewood City School District?
68% of Homewood City School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Homewood City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,655 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has declined by 29% over four school years.
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