For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 796 students in 35401, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in 35401, AL is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35401 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in 35401, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35401 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35401, AL Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 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
35401, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Night High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1715 Martin Luther King Jr,blv
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3511
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3511
Gr: 9-12
Oak Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3834 21st St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Gr: 3-5 | 201 students
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 17th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3632
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3632
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 97%
2010 First Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 35401, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 35401, AL include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35401?
3 public high schools are located in 35401.
What is the racial composition of students in 35401?
35401 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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