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Homewood City


At a glance
6thof 135 Alabama districts▲ 2
Better than 95% of Alabama districts
450 Dale Avenue
Homewood, AL 35209-3401
·(205) 870-4203·All Alabama district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 95.6% of districts
5
Schools
4,492
Students
4
5-star schools
Top rankedHomewood High School7th of 374 Alabama high schools
Biggest riser
Hall Kent Elementary School up 8 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Homewood High School 12 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
Summary:

The Homewood City school district in Alabama is home to 5 high-performing schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, delivering excellent educational outcomes for their students.

The standout schools in the district are Homewood High School, which is ranked among the top 10 high schools in Alabama and boasts a 5-star rating, as well as Edgewood Elementary and Shades Cahaba Elementary, which are ranked in the top 20 and 30 elementary schools in the state, respectively. These schools excel in standardized test scores, with over 60% of students proficient or better in core subjects at the high school level and over 80% proficiency in math and English at the top-performing elementary schools.

While the district as a whole performs well above the state average, there is some variation in performance between the elementary schools, with Edgewood and Shades Cahaba outpacing Hall Kent Elementary on several metrics. Additionally, the district faces a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which could be an area for improvement. Overall, the Homewood City school district is a shining example of academic excellence, providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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