For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,616 students in Tuscaloosa, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Tuscaloosa, AL are Northridge High School, Hillcrest High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscaloosa, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Tuscaloosa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Tuscaloosa, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is less than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northridge High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tuscaloosa, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northridge High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 1,116 students
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Patriot Pkwy
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 342-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,314 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 15th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 764 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Holt High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Alabama Ave Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Grades: 9-12
| 422 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
5941 12th Ave East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 349-3131
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 349-3131
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Tuscaloosa, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brewerporch Childrens Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2501 Woodland Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-7236
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 348-7236
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Capstone (Closed 2021)
Charter School
820 20th Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 342-2846
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 342-2846
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Evergreen School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
The University Of Alabama Work
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 343-2865
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487
(205) 343-2865
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1300 21st St E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Oak Hill School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
2605 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
3834 21st St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Grades: 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
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Tuscaloosa County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7 Nunnelly Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2010 First Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Tuscaloosa, AL include Northridge High School, Hillcrest High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tuscaloosa, AL?
6 public high schools are located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscaloosa, AL?
Tuscaloosa, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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