Homewood Middle School vs Mountain Brook Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 5.4 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
Mountain Brook Junior High School
Mountain Brook · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,005 students
| Measure | Homewood Middle School Homewood, Alabama | Mountain Brook Junior High School Mountain Brook, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 94 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 263 | #1 of 263 |
| National rank | #1248 of 15,369 | #101 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 1,000 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 3.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 88% |
| city | Homewood | Mountain Brook |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.5 vs 81.5).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on math proficiency (88% vs 75%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 28.3%).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Mountain Brook Junior High School is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 1,000.
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 Mountain Brook Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Brook Junior High School ranks higher (93.5 vs 81.5 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 Mountain Brook Junior High School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Homewood and Mountain Brook in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homewood Middle School: 1,000. Mountain Brook Junior High School: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homewood Middle School and Mountain Brook Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Homewood Middle School is 10th of 263 and Mountain Brook Junior High School is 1st of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).