Homewood Middle School vs Ramsay High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.6 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
Ramsay High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
762 students
| Measure | Homewood Middle School Homewood, Alabama | Ramsay High School Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #10 of 263 | #38 of 304 |
| National rank | #1248 of 15,369 | #5570 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,000 | 762 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 762 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.3% | 50.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 57% |
| city | Homewood | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 61.0).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 50.7%).
- •Homewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.6).
- •Homewood Middle School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 762.
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 Ramsay High School?
On the Success Index (US), Homewood Middle School ranks higher (81.5 vs 61.0 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 Ramsay High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Homewood and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homewood Middle School: 1,000. Ramsay High School: 762. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homewood Middle School and Ramsay High School rank in Alabama?
Homewood Middle School is 10th of 263 and Ramsay High School is 38th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).