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Best Schools in 35401, AL
35401, AL has 25 public schools (5 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,029 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 35401 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35401, AL
The top high schools in 35401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northridge High School
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Actual Test Scores
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
2. Sipsey Valley High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
3. Hillcrest High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
4. Central High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
5. Paul W Bryant High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35401, AL
The top middle schools in 35401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northridge Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
2. Sipsey Valley Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 556 Students
3. Echols Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 878 Students
4. Collinsriverside Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 334 Students
5. Hillcrest Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
6. Eastwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students
7. Westlawn Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35401, AL
The top elementary schools in 35401, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Verner Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
2. Myrtlewood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
3. University Place Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
4. Flatwoods Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 436 Students
5. Englewood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 512 Students
6. Southview Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students
7. Skyland Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
8. Central Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
9. Martin L King Jr Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
10. Matthews Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35401, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35401, AL has a total population of 38,771 with 54% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35401, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35401, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
26.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35401, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35401, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 35401, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35401, AL
How many schools are in 35401, AL?
35401, AL has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,029 students in total.
How do schools in 35401 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 35401 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 35401 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35401?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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