Homewood City School District
School District · Homewood, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,464
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,464
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#1 of 143
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,899
+$2,091 vs Alabama median
District size
4,464 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Homewood City ranks #1 of 143 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Homewood City's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shades Cahaba Elementary School (9.3/10), Homewood Middle School (8.7/10), and Homewood High School (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Homewood City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shades Cahaba Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Homewood Middle School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Homewood High School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Edgewood Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Hall Kent Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Homewood City
Homewood City is a Homewood, Alabama school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 4,464 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $14,899 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Homewood City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shades Cahaba Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Homewood City students show an average math proficiency of 72.7% and ELA proficiency of 78.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Homewood City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Homewood City with test data.
Schools in Homewood City
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Homewood
- Total Enrollment
- 4,464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 313
- District spending per student
- $14,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Homewood City?
Homewood City has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Homewood City?
The average composite rating for Homewood City is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Homewood City?
Homewood City's district-level spending was $14,899 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Homewood City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Homewood City is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Homewood City?
Shades Cahaba Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Homewood City with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Homewood City?
Across schools in Homewood City with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 78.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Homewood City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Homewood City has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 78.7%
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Compare Homewood City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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