Best Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
Tuscaloosa County, AL has 62 public schools (9 high, 13 middle, 31 elementary) serving 33,389 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Tuscaloosa County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
The top high schools in Tuscaloosa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Brookwood High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1078 Students
4. Tuscaloosa County High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1545 Students
5. Sipsey Valley High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 511 Students
6. Hillcrest High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1356 Students
7. Holt High School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 435 Students
8. Central High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
9. Paul W Bryant High School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1042 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
The top middle schools in Tuscaloosa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
2. Northport Intermediate School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 439 Students
3. Northridge Middle School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
4. Sipsey Valley Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 556 Students
5. Duncanville Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 463 Students
6. Northside Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 405 Students
7. Echols Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 878 Students
8. Collinsriverside Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 334 Students
9. Brookwood Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 796 Students
10. Hillcrest Middle School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
The top elementary schools in Tuscaloosa County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
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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. Verner Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
4. Westwood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 299 Students
5. Faucettvestavia Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 357 Students
6. Buhl Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 223 Students
7. Huntington Place Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 350 Students
8. Walker Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
9. Myrtlewood Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
10. Maxwell Elementary School
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Tuscaloosa County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 539 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.
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 Tuscaloosa County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tuscaloosa County, AL
How many schools are in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Tuscaloosa County, AL has 62 public schools: 9 high schools, 13 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 33,389 students in total.
How do schools in Tuscaloosa County perform on state tests?
On average, 62 schools in Tuscaloosa County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Tuscaloosa County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tuscaloosa County?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Tuscaloosa County, AL
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 9%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Tuscaloosa County
9 places in Tuscaloosa County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (9)
- Tuscaloosa (22)
- Northport (14)
- Cottondale (4)
- Buhl (3)
- Brookwood (2)
- Duncanville (2)
- Vance (2)
- Coker (1)
- Fosters (1)
School districts (2)
- Tuscaloosa County (35 schools)
- Tuscaloosa City (19 schools)