Best Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Tuscaloosa County, AL has a total of 87 schools including 27 high schools, 21 middle schools and 38 elementary schools. A total of 45,683 students attend Tuscaloosa County, AL schools. On average, schools in Tuscaloosa County 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 County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Tuscaloosa County, AL has 27 high schools with 15,420 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 County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Tuscaloosa County underperform expectations.
1. Northridge High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students
2. Northside High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 494 Students
3. Tuscaloosa County High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1545 Students
4. Brookwood High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
5. Bibb County High School
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Bibb County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 471 Students
6. Hillcrest High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
7. Sipsey Valley High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
8. Oak Grove High School
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Jefferson County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 744 Students
9. Gordo High School
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Pickens County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 513 Students
10. Berry High School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Tuscaloosa County, AL has 21 middle schools with 11,717 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 County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Tuscaloosa County don't 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. Echols Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 878 Students
4. Duncanville Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
5. Hillcrest Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
6. Northside Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
7. Fayette Middle School
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Fayette County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 341 Students
8. Sipsey Valley Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 556 Students
9. West Blocton Middle School
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Bibb County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 376 Students
10. Hale County Middle School
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Hale County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Tuscaloosa County, AL has 38 elementary schools with 18,304 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 County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County 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. Walker Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
5. Westwood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students
6. Huntington Place Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
7. Lake View Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 769 Students
8. Buhl Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 223 Students
9. Maxwell Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 Students
10. Big Sandy Elementary
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tuscaloosa County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tuscaloosa County, AL has a total population of 227,036 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tuscaloosa County, 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 Tuscaloosa County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tuscaloosa County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tuscaloosa County, AL.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Tuscaloosa County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
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