Tuscaloosa County High School serves grades 9–12 and is located in Northport, Alabama, United States, forming part of the Tuscaloosa County Schools.
Serving 1,562 students in grades 9-12, Tuscaloosa County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 22% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 31% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 49% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Tuscaloosa County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,562 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
11%
Black
28%
32%
White
51%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuscaloosa County High School's ranking?
Tuscaloosa County High School is ranked #775 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tuscaloosa County High School?
The graduation rate of Tuscaloosa County High School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tuscaloosa County High School?
1,562 students attend Tuscaloosa County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tuscaloosa County High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa County High School?
Tuscaloosa County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tuscaloosa County High School offer ?
Tuscaloosa County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tuscaloosa County High School part of?
Tuscaloosa County High School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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