Homewood Middle School vs Magic City Acceptance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homewood Middle School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,000 students
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Birmingham · Charter high · Grades 6–12
345 students
| Measure | Homewood Middle School Homewood, Alabama | Magic City Acceptance Academy Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 263 | #88 of 304 |
| National rank | #1248 of 15,369 | #8632 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 1,000 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Homewood | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 49.1).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 49.6%).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.7).
- •Homewood Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 345.
- •Homewood Middle School is a public school while Magic City Acceptance Academy is a charter 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 Homewood Middle School better than Magic City Acceptance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Homewood Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 49.1 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 Homewood Middle School and Magic City Acceptance Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Homewood and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homewood Middle School: 1,000. Magic City Acceptance Academy: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homewood Middle School and Magic City Acceptance Academy rank in Alabama?
Homewood Middle School is 10th of 263 and Magic City Acceptance Academy is 88th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).