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Tuscaloosa City 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 2026-27 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 11,230 students in Tuscaloosa City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Tuscaloosa City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
21 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
11,230 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
660 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuscaloosa City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.6%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Black
66%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
22%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,277 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,416 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$183 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$173 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$16,277
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,416
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Tuscaloosa City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Gr: 1-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Verner Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3667
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3667
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3811 Northridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3578
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3578
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Northridge High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
Gr: 9-12 | 1,153 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Arcadia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3740 Arcadia Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2700 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
University Place Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 First Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3664
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3664
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Skyland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3619
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3619
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1313.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Southview Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 25th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3626
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3626
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3570
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3570
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1717.
Paul W Bryant High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3538
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
905 15th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
Gr: 9-12 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1919.
Westlawn Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3673
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3673
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Stars Academy
Alternative School
3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscaloosa Career And Technology Academy
Vocational School
2800 Martin Luther King Jr Bou
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3649
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3649
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscaloosa City School District?
Tuscaloosa City School District manages 21 public schools serving 11,230 students.
What is the rank of Tuscaloosa City School District?
Tuscaloosa City School District is ranked #86 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 City School District?
66% of Tuscaloosa City School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa City School District?
Tuscaloosa City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Tuscaloosa City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,416 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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