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Tuscaloosa City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,186 students in Tuscaloosa City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Tuscaloosa City School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
20 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
11,186 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
643 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Tuscaloosa City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.62
# American Indian Students
41 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
241 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
706 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
7,606 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
68%
32%
# White Students
2,455 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
22%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
116 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
672
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
927
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
939
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
856
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
846
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
841
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
802
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
748
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
775
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
810
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
861
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
786
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
689
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
634
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,328 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,615 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$160 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$141 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,328
$12,892
Spending / Student
$12,615
$12,112
Best Tuscaloosa City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3655
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2000 Rock Quarry Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-8347
Grades: PK-5
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Rank: #44.
Verner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2701 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3667
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3667
Grades: PK-5
| 629 students
Rank: #55.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3811 Northridge Road
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3578
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3578
Grades: 6-8
| 740 students
Rank: #66.
Northridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
(205) 759-3590
Grades: 9-12
| 1,145 students
Rank: #77.
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6001 E Hargrove Rd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #88.
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Grades: PK-8
| 671 students
Rank: #99.
University Place Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 First Avenue
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3664
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3664
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1010.
Arcadia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3740 Arcadia Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3567
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1111.
Southview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 345-1325
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2430 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3619
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3619
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Skyland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 Skyland Boulevard East
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 759-3638
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1414.
Eastwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
Grades: 6-8
| 758 students
Rank: #1515.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 15th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #1616.
Oakdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5001 25th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3626
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3626
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1717.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Dinah Washington Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3570
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3570
Grades: PK-5
| 297 students
Rank: #1818.
Paul W Bryant High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3538
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 1,042 students
Rank: #1919.
Westlawn Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3673
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3673
Grades: 6-8
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscaloosa Career And Technology Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2800 Martin Luther King Jr Bou
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3649
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3649
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscaloosa City School District?
Tuscaloosa City School District manages 20 public schools serving 11,186 students.
What is the rank of Tuscaloosa City School District?
Tuscaloosa City School District is ranked #82 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscaloosa City School District?
68% of Tuscaloosa City School District students are Black, 22% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscaloosa City School District?
Tuscaloosa City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Tuscaloosa City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,615 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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