For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,281 students in Northport, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Northport, AL are Lloyd Wood Education Center, Tuscaloosa County High School and Northside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northport, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Northport have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Northport, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Northside High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Northport, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Grades: PK-12
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscaloosa County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #33.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19230 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Grades: 9-12
| 494 students
Northport, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 26th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2690
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2690
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Northport, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Northport, AL include Lloyd Wood Education Center, Tuscaloosa County High School and Northside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Northport?
3 public high schools are located in Northport.
What is the racial composition of students in Northport?
Northport public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Northport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Northport include: Northside High School vs. Tuscaloosa County High School, Tuscaloosa County High School vs. Northside High School
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