Best Schools in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL has a total of 50 schools including 18 high schools, 11 middle schools and 21 elementary schools. A total of 26,184 students attend Tuscaloosa, AL schools. On average, schools in Tuscaloosa score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Tuscaloosa don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL has 18 high schools with 10,775 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Tuscaloosa score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tuscaloosa underperform expectations.
1. Northridge High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
2. Tuscaloosa County High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1545 Students
3. Brookwood High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
4. Hillcrest High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
5. Sipsey Valley High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
6. Gordo High School
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Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 513 Students
7. Hale County High School
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Hale County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
8. Holt High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
9. Central High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
10. Paul W Bryant High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL has 11 middle schools with 5,567 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Tuscaloosa score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tuscaloosa meet expectations.
1. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
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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. Duncanville Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
4. Hillcrest Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
5. Sipsey Valley Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 556 Students
6. Hale County Middle School
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Hale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
7. Davisemerson Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 392 Students
8. Eastwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 758 Students
9. Westlawn Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 534 Students
10. Northport Intermediate School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 439 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL has 21 elementary schools with 9,842 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Tuscaloosa score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tuscaloosa meet expectations.
1. Rock Quarry Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 605 Students
2. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 294 Students
3. Verner Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
4. Huntington Place Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
5. Buhl Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 223 Students
6. Big Sandy Elementary
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
7. Myrtlewood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
8. Brookwood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 604 Students
9. Englewood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 512 Students
10. Gordo Elementary School
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Pickens County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 558 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tuscaloosa, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tuscaloosa, AL has a total population of 117,161 with 41% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tuscaloosa, AL
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Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Tuscaloosa, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.70 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tuscaloosa, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tuscaloosa, AL.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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