Freedom Prep Academy vs Homewood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom Prep Academy
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
41 students
Homewood Middle School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,000 students
| Measure | Freedom Prep Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Homewood Middle School Homewood, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #10 of 263 |
| National rank | – | #1248 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 41 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 41 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 69% |
| Math proficiency | – | 75% |
| city | Birmingham | Homewood |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 40.6).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 68.3%).
- •Homewood Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 41.
- •Freedom Prep Academy is a charter school while Homewood Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Freedom Prep Academy better than Homewood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Homewood Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 40.6 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 Freedom Prep Academy and Homewood Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Homewood in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom Prep Academy: 41. Homewood Middle School: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom Prep Academy and Homewood Middle School rank in Alabama?
Freedom Prep Academy is unranked and Homewood Middle School is 10th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).