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Homewood City

Alabama · Public School District
5
Schools
4,371
Students
$15,381
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
25.5%
Free Lunch Rate
-27pp vs nat'l
96.0%
Graduation Rate
+9.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Homewood City is a public school district in Alabama serving 4,371 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 96.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,381 is near the national average for a US public school district. 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edgewood Elementary SchoolKG–05888
Hall Kent Elementary SchoolPK–05726
Shades Cahaba Elementary SchoolKG–05501
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Homewood Middle School06–08926
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Homewood High School09–121,330
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,381Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
34%
58%
State
34.3%
Local (property tax)
58.1%
Federal
7.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (58%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
4,371
Students
26%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate96.0%
Opportunity Score42/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
96.0% graduation rate — 9.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Homewood City?
Homewood City has 5 public schools, serving a total of 4,371 students.
What is the graduation rate for Homewood City?
The graduation rate is 96.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Homewood City spend per student?
Homewood City spends $15,381 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Homewood City?
26% of students in Homewood City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Homewood City?
No, Homewood City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Homewood City serve?
Homewood City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Homewood City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Homewood City is 42/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.