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Best Schools in 35404, AL
35404, AL has 17 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,534 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 35404 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35404, AL
The top high schools in 35404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
2. Holt High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
3. Central High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
4. Paul W Bryant High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35404, AL
The top middle schools in 35404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
2. Northridge Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
3. Davisemerson Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
4. Eastwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students
5. Westlawn Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35404, AL
The top elementary schools in 35404, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 294 Students
2. Rock Quarry Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
3. Arcadia Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
4. The Alberta School Of Performing Arts
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 671 Students
5. University Place Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 599 Students
6. Cottondale Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
7. Holt Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 462 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35404, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35404, AL has a total population of 21,500 with 40% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35404, 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 35404, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35404, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35404, 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 35404, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35404, AL
How many schools are in 35404, AL?
35404, AL has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,534 students in total.
How do schools in 35404 perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in 35404 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 35404 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35404?
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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- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations