Tuscaloosa County Public Schools

Tuscaloosa County, Alabama

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

30,563

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Tuscaloosa County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Tuscaloosa County has 2 district entries. Tuscaloosa County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 36 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Tuscaloosa has the most listed schools, with 25 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

5 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Tuscaloosa County

Reported Enrollment

30,563

56 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary31

Middle13

High11

Other1

2 School Districts in Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa City

56 Public Schools in Tuscaloosa County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Tuscaloosa County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Tuscaloosa County High School	Profile	Tuscaloosa County	Northport, 35475Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,545
Hillcrest High School	Profile	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa, 35405Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,356
Northridge High School	Profile	Tuscaloosa City	Tuscaloosa, 35406City: Small	9–12	High	1,145
Brookwood High School	Profile	Tuscaloosa County	Brookwood, 35444Rural: Distant	9–12	High	1,078
Paul W Bryant High School	Profile	Tuscaloosa City	Cottondale, 35453City: Small	9–12	High	1,042
Echols Middle School	Record	Tuscaloosa County	Northport, 35476Suburb: Midsize	7–8	Middle	878
Brookwood Middle School	Record	Tuscaloosa County	Vance, 35490Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	796
Central High School	Record	Tuscaloosa City	Tuscaloosa, 35401City: Small	9–12	High	783
Lake View Elementary School	Record	Tuscaloosa County	Mc Calla, 35111Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	769
Walker Elementary School	Record	Tuscaloosa County	Northport, 35475Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	760
Eastwood Middle School	Record	Tuscaloosa City	Cottondale, 35453Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	758
Northridge Middle School	Record	Tuscaloosa City	Tuscaloosa, 35406City: Small	6–8	Middle	740
Southview Elementary School	Record	Tuscaloosa City	Tuscaloosa, 35405Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	713
The Alberta School of Performing Arts	Record	Tuscaloosa City	Tuscaloosa, 35404City: Small	PK–8	Primary	671
Verner Elementary School	Record	Tuscaloosa City	Tuscaloosa, 35406City: Small	PK–5	Primary	629
Northport Elementary School	Record	Tuscaloosa County	Northport, 35475Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	607
Rock Quarry Elementary School	Record	Tuscaloosa City	Tuscaloosa, 35406City: Small	PK–5	Primary	605
Brookwood Elementary School	Record	Tuscaloosa County	Brookwood, 35444Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	604
University Place Elementary School	Record	Tuscaloosa City	Tuscaloosa, 35401City: Small	PK–5	Primary	599
Taylorville Primary School	Record	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa, 35405Suburb: Midsize	PK–2	Primary	579

Tuscaloosa County High School

Tuscaloosa County

Northport, 35475 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,545 students

Hillcrest High School

Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa, 35405 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,356 students

Northridge High School

Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa, 35406 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,145 students

Brookwood High School

Tuscaloosa County

Brookwood, 35444 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12High1,078 students

Paul W Bryant High School

Tuscaloosa City

Cottondale, 35453 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,042 students

Echols Middle School

Tuscaloosa County

Northport, 35476 / Suburb: Midsize

Record7–8Middle878 students

Brookwood Middle School

Tuscaloosa County

Vance, 35490 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle796 students

Central High School

Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa, 35401 / City: Small

Record9–12High783 students

Lake View Elementary School

Tuscaloosa County

Mc Calla, 35111 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary769 students

Walker Elementary School

Tuscaloosa County

Northport, 35475 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary760 students

Eastwood Middle School

Tuscaloosa City

Cottondale, 35453 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle758 students

Northridge Middle School

Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa, 35406 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle740 students

Southview Elementary School

Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa, 35405 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary713 students

The Alberta School of Performing Arts

Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa, 35404 / City: Small

RecordPK–8Primary671 students

Verner Elementary School

Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa, 35406 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary629 students

Northport Elementary School

Tuscaloosa County

Northport, 35475 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary607 students

Rock Quarry Elementary School

Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa, 35406 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary605 students

Brookwood Elementary School

Tuscaloosa County

Brookwood, 35444 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary604 students

University Place Elementary School

Tuscaloosa City

Tuscaloosa, 35401 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary599 students

Taylorville Primary School

Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa, 35405 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–2Primary579 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Tuscaloosa County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Profile pages

Primary schools

Arcadia Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35404
Enrollment
440 students
Listed on this county directory
Central Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35401
Enrollment
297 students
Listed on this county directory
Martin L King Jr Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35401
Enrollment
503 students
Listed on this county directory
Oakdale Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35401
Enrollment
318 students
Listed on this county directory
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35406
Enrollment
605 students
Listed on this county directory
Skyland Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35405
Enrollment
385 students
Listed on this county directory
Southview Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35405
Enrollment
713 students
Listed on this county directory
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35404
Enrollment
671 students
Listed on this county directory
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35404
Enrollment
294 students
Listed on this county directory
University Place Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35401
Enrollment
599 students
Listed on this county directory
Verner Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35406
Enrollment
629 students
Listed on this county directory
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35405
Enrollment
561 students
Listed on this county directory
Big Sandy Elementary
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Moundville, 35474
Enrollment
480 students
Listed on this county directory
Brookwood Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Brookwood, 35444
Enrollment
604 students
Listed on this county directory
Buhl Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Buhl, 35446
Enrollment
223 students
Listed on this county directory
Cottondale Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Cottondale, 35453
Enrollment
451 students
Listed on this county directory
Crestmont Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Northport, 35476
Enrollment
270 students
Listed on this county directory
Englewood Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35405
Enrollment
512 students
Listed on this county directory
FaucettVestavia Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Northport, 35473
Enrollment
357 students
Listed on this county directory
Flatwoods Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Northport, 35473
Enrollment
436 students
Listed on this county directory
Holt Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35404
Enrollment
462 students
Listed on this county directory
Huntington Place Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
3–4
Location
Northport, 35475
Enrollment
350 students
Listed on this county directory
Lake View Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Mc Calla, 35111
Enrollment
769 students
Listed on this county directory
Matthews Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Northport, 35476
Enrollment
401 students
Listed on this county directory
Maxwell Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Duncanville, 35456
Enrollment
539 students
Listed on this county directory
Myrtlewood Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Fosters, 35463
Enrollment
279 students
Listed on this county directory
Northport Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Northport, 35475
Enrollment
607 students
Listed on this county directory
Taylorville Primary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35405
Enrollment
579 students
Listed on this county directory
Vance Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Vance, 35490
Enrollment
499 students
Listed on this county directory
Walker Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Northport, 35475
Enrollment
760 students
Listed on this county directory
Westwood Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Coker, 35452
Enrollment
299 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Eastwood Middle School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Cottondale, 35453
Enrollment
758 students
Listed on this county directory
Northridge Middle School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35406
Enrollment
740 students
Listed on this county directory
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35404
Enrollment
169 students
Listed on this county directory
Westlawn Middle School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35401
Enrollment
534 students
Listed on this county directory
Brookwood Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Vance, 35490
Enrollment
796 students
Listed on this county directory
CollinsRiverside Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
5–6
Location
Northport, 35476
Enrollment
334 students
Listed on this county directory
DavisEmerson Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Cottondale, 35453
Enrollment
392 students
Listed on this county directory
Duncanville Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Duncanville, 35456
Enrollment
463 students
Listed on this county directory
Echols Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Northport, 35476
Enrollment
878 students
Listed on this county directory
Hillcrest Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35405
Enrollment
576 students
Listed on this county directory
Northport Intermediate School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
5–6
Location
Northport, 35475
Enrollment
439 students
Listed on this county directory
Northside Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Northport, 35475
Enrollment
405 students
Listed on this county directory
Sipsey Valley Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Buhl, 35446
Enrollment
556 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Central High School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35401
Enrollment
783 students
Listed on this county directory
Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35406
Enrollment
1,145 students
Paul W Bryant High School
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Cottondale, 35453
Enrollment
1,042 students
Tuscaloosa Career and Technology Academy
Tuscaloosa City
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35401
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Brookwood High School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Brookwood, 35444
Enrollment
1,078 students
Hillcrest High School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35405
Enrollment
1,356 students
Holt High School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35404
Enrollment
435 students
Listed on this county directory
Northside High School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Northport, 35475
Enrollment
494 students
Listed on this county directory
Sipsey Valley High School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Buhl, 35446
Enrollment
511 students
Listed on this county directory
Tuscaloosa County High School
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Northport, 35475
Enrollment
1,545 students
Tuscaloosa County Juvenile Detention Center
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Tuscaloosa, 35405
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Lloyd Wood Education Center
Tuscaloosa County
Record
Grades
PK–12
Location
Northport, 35476
Enrollment
242 students
Listed on this county directory

Tuscaloosa County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Tuscaloosa County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Tuscaloosa County public school directory?

The directory lists 56 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Tuscaloosa County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Tuscaloosa County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Tuscaloosa County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 5 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Tuscaloosa County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.