Buckhorn High School vs Homewood High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 160 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckhorn High School
New Market · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,320 students
Homewood High School
Homewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,333 students
| Measure | Buckhorn High School New Market, Alabama | Homewood High School Homewood, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #51 of 304 | #8 of 304 |
| National rank | #6697 of 16,910 | #1715 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,320 | 1,333 |
| Enrollment | 1,320 | 1,333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| city | New Market | Homewood |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homewood High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 56.4).
- •Homewood High School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Homewood High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 50%).
- •Homewood High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 32.2%).
- •Homewood High School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.1).
- •Homewood High School is the larger school with 1,333 students compared with 1,320.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buckhorn High School better than Homewood High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homewood High School ranks higher (77.1 vs 56.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buckhorn High School and Homewood High School?
About 160 km in a straight line, between New Market and Homewood in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckhorn High School: 1,320. Homewood High School: 1,333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckhorn High School and Homewood High School rank in Alabama?
Buckhorn High School is 51st of 304 and Homewood High School is 8th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).