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Tuscaloosa County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 36 public schools serving 19,278 students in Tuscaloosa County 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 County School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
36 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
19,278 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
1,117 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuscaloosa County 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 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.5%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Hispanic
14%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 25-year historical data
% Black
32%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
51%
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 $13,640 in this school district is less 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 $13,893 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$263 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$268 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,640
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,893
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Tuscaloosa County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntington Place Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11601 Huntington Pl
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2652
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2652
Gr: 3-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13051 Northside Rd
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2664
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2664
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Faucettvestavia Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Vestavia Circle
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2646
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2646
Gr: PK-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Northport Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13688 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2690
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2690
Gr: 5-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #55.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11629 Westwood School Rd
Coker, AL 35452
(205) 342-2666
Coker, AL 35452
(205) 342-2666
Gr: PK-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Myrtlewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14701 Gainsville Rd
Fosters, AL 35463
(205) 342-2658
Fosters, AL 35463
(205) 342-2658
Gr: PK-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Lake View Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21610 Youngblood Parkway
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 342-2951
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 342-2951
Gr: PK-5 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Buhl Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11968 Buhl School Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2640
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11370 Monticello Dr
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2656
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2656
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Big Sandy Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11950 Upper Hull Road
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Moundville, AL 35474
(205) 342-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16049 Highway 216
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2668
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10300 Old Greensboro Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2644
Gr: 3-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Duncanville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11205 Eagle Parkway
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2830
Duncanville, AL 35456
(205) 342-2830
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1616.
Flatwoods Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 66th Ave
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2648
Northport, AL 35473
(205) 342-2648
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Sipsey Valley Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15817 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Cottondale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Cottondale Ln
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2642
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crestmont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 34th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2695
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2695
Gr: PK-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Echols Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Echols Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Gr: 7-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2121.
Tuscaloosa County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2222.
Hillcrest Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hillcrest School Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Holt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Crescent Ridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2650
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Vance Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18202 Hwy 11 N
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2697
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Collinsriverside Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 3rd St
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2680
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2680
Gr: 5-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 Rice Mine Road
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2654
Gr: PK-4 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Brookwood Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17021 Brookwood Parkway
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2828.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Patriot Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,434 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2929.
Brookwood High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12250 George Richmond Parkway
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2777
Brookwood, AL 35444
(205) 342-2777
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Davisemerson Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Bulldog Blvd
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2750
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2750
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
Northside High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19230 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3232.
Sipsey Valley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15815 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2850
Gr: 9-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3333.
Holt High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 44th Ct Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
13695 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2862
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2862
Gr: PK-2 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Bobby Miller Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2939
Gr: PK-2 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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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 19,278 students.
What is the rank of Tuscaloosa County School District?
Tuscaloosa County School District is ranked #78 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscaloosa County School District?
51% of Tuscaloosa County School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa County School District?
Tuscaloosa County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Tuscaloosa County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,893 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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