Public schools in Homewood, AL
5 open public schools with an address in Homewood, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,492
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Homewood public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Homewood, AL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,492 students, an average of 898 per school. The largest campus is Homewood High School (1,333 students), and the largest elementary school is Edgewood Elementary School (935).
Every listed school belongs to Homewood City. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 25% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Homewood
Elementary schools in Homewood
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Elementary School Homewood City | KG–05 | 935 | 14:1 | |
| Hall Kent Elementary School Homewood City | PK–05 | 717 | 12.8:1 | |
| Shades Cahaba Elementary School Homewood City | KG–05 | 507 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Homewood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood Middle School Homewood City | 06–08 | 1,000 | 14.5:1 |
High schools in Homewood
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewood High School Homewood City | 09–12 | 1,333 | 12:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.9%
- Hispanic10.1%
- Black15%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Homewood schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,492 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Homewood
How many public schools are in Homewood, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Homewood: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,492 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Homewood?
All listed public schools with an address in Homewood belong to Homewood City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Homewood?
Homewood High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Homewood, with 1,333 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Homewood?
No school with an address in Homewood is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Homewood schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Homewood public schools is 12.8:1, lower than the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Homewood guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities