Tuscaloosa County School District

2314 9th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35403-2568
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Tuscaloosa County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 19,111 students in Tuscaloosa County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Tuscaloosa County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
36 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
19,111 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
925 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Tuscaloosa County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#54 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Tuscaloosa County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tuscaloosa County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tuscaloosa County  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Tuscaloosa County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.62
# American Indian Students
43 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
125 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,187 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
10%
# Black Students
5,725 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
30%
32%
# White Students
10,777 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
56%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
232 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
733
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
1,618
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,498
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,439
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,386
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,377
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,324
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,484
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,506
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,399
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,608
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,290
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,244
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,205
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,480 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,602 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$219 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Tuscaloosa County  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$222 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Tuscaloosa County  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,480
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Tuscaloosa County  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,602
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Tuscaloosa County  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Tuscaloosa County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13051 Northside Rd
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Huntington Place Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11601 Huntington Pl
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2652
Grades: 3-4
| 329 students
Rank: #33.
Lake View Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21610 Youngblood Parkway
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 342-2951
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #44.
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1150 Vestavia Circle
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2646
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #55.
Westwood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11629 Westwood School Rd
Coker, AL 35452
(205) 342-2666
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Buhl Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11968 Buhl School Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Grades: PK-4
| 222 students
Rank: #77.
Myrtlewood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14701 Gainsville Rd
Fosters, AL 35463
(205) 342-2658
Grades: PK-4
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Big Sandy Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11950 Upper Hull Road
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #99.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Rank: #1010.
Maxwell Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11370 Monticello Dr
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2656
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #1111.
Northside Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #1212.
Duncanville Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11205 Eagle Parkway
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2830
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1313.
Englewood Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10300 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Grades: 3-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1414.
Brookwood Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16049 Highway 216
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1515.
Crestmont Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 34th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2695
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #1616.
Northside High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19230 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #1717.
Vance Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18202 Hwy 11 N
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1818.
Cottondale Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2301 Cottondale Ln
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #1919.
Echols Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2701 Echols Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Grades: 7-8
| 808 students
Rank: #2020.
Hillcrest Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 Hillcrest School Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #2121.
Sipsey Valley Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15817 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Grades: 5-8
| 552 students
Rank: #2222.
Tuscaloosa County High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,645 students
Rank: #2323.
Brookwood High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12250 George Richmond Parkway
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2777
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #2424.
Holt Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2525.
Collinsriverside Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 3rd St
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2680
Grades: 5-6
| 346 students
Rank: #2626.
Flatwoods Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 66th Ave
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2648
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #2727.
Hillcrest High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Patriot Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,314 students
Rank: #2828.
Sipsey Valley High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15815 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #2929.
Brookwood Middle School
Math: 8% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
17021 Brookwood Parkway
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #3030.
Holt High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Alabama Ave Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
Rank: #3131.
Davisemerson Middle School
Math: 3% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Bulldog Blvd
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #3232.
Matthews Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 Rice Mine Road
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654
Grades: PK-4
| 391 students
Rank: n/an/a
13695 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2862
Grades: PK-2
| 601 students
Rank: n/an/a
13688 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2690
Grades: 5-6
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Grades: PK-2
| 578 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Tuscaloosa County School District?
Tuscaloosa County School District manages 36 public schools serving 19,111 students.
What is the rank of Tuscaloosa County School District?
Tuscaloosa County School District is ranked #60 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscaloosa County School District?
56% of Tuscaloosa County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa County School District?
Tuscaloosa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Tuscaloosa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,602 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 36 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 19,111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 21% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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