Top 10 Best Northport Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,269 students in Northport, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Northport, AL are Walker Elementary School, Huntington Place Elementary School and Faucettvestavia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northport, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Northport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Northport, AL Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walker Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13051 Northside Rd
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2664
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2664
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Huntington Place Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11601 Huntington Pl
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2652
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2652
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Vestavia Circle
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2646
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2646
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #44.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Grades: PK-12
| 100 students
Rank: #55.
Northside Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Crestmont Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2400 34th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2695
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2695
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #77.
Northside High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19230 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #88.
Echols Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2701 Echols Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #99.
Tuscaloosa County High School
Math: 26% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,604 students
Rank: #1010.
Collinsriverside Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 3rd St
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2680
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #1111.
Flatwoods Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3800 66th Ave
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2648
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2648
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #1212.
Matthews Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Rice Mine Road
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: n/an/a
13695 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2862
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2862
Grades: PK-2
| 567 students
Rank: n/an/a
13688 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2690
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2690
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Northport, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 26th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2690
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2690
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Northport, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Northport, AL are Walker Elementary School, Huntington Place Elementary School and Faucettvestavia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Northport, AL?
14 public schools are located in Northport, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Northport, AL?
Northport, AL minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
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