EPIC Alternative Elementary School vs Homewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EPIC Alternative Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
232 students
Homewood Middle School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,000 students
| Measure | EPIC Alternative Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Homewood Middle School Homewood, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #155 of 699 | #10 of 263 |
| National rank | #17055 of 50,301 | #1248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 232 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 75% |
| city | Birmingham | Homewood |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 61.6).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 52%).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 41.8%).
- •EPIC Alternative Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.5).
- •Homewood Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 232.
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 EPIC Alternative Elementary School better than Homewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Homewood Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 61.6 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 EPIC Alternative Elementary School and Homewood Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Homewood in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EPIC Alternative Elementary School: 232. Homewood Middle School: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EPIC Alternative Elementary School and Homewood Middle School rank in Alabama?
EPIC Alternative Elementary School is 155th of 699 and Homewood Middle School is 10th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).