Tuscaloosa County Public Schools
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
56
public schools
Total Enrollment
30,563
students
School Districts
2
districts
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.
Tuscaloosa County has 2 district entries. Tuscaloosa County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 36 schools.
School records are spread across 11 listed communities. Tuscaloosa has the most listed schools, with 25 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
56
in Tuscaloosa County
Reported Enrollment
30,563
56 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
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 dataLevel
Showing 20 of 56 matching schools
| 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 | Listed only | Tuscaloosa County | Northport, 35476Suburb: Midsize | 7–8 | Middle | 878 |
| Brookwood Middle School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa County | Vance, 35490Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 796 |
| Central High School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa City | Tuscaloosa, 35401City: Small | 9–12 | High | 783 |
| Lake View Elementary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa County | Mc Calla, 35111Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 769 |
| Walker Elementary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa County | Northport, 35475Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 760 |
| Eastwood Middle School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa City | Cottondale, 35453Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 758 |
| Northridge Middle School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa City | Tuscaloosa, 35406City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 740 |
| Southview Elementary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa City | Tuscaloosa, 35405Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 713 |
| The Alberta School of Performing Arts | Listed only | Tuscaloosa City | Tuscaloosa, 35404City: Small | PK–8 | Primary | 671 |
| Verner Elementary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa City | Tuscaloosa, 35406City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 629 |
| Northport Elementary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa County | Northport, 35475Suburb: Midsize | PK–2 | Primary | 607 |
| Rock Quarry Elementary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa City | Tuscaloosa, 35406City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 605 |
| Brookwood Elementary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa County | Brookwood, 35444Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 604 |
| University Place Elementary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa City | Tuscaloosa, 35401City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 599 |
| Taylorville Primary School | Listed only | Tuscaloosa County | Tuscaloosa, 35405Suburb: Midsize | PK–2 | Primary | 579 |
Tuscaloosa County High School
Tuscaloosa County
Northport, 35475 / Suburb: Midsize
Hillcrest High School
Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa, 35405 / Suburb: Midsize
Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa, 35406 / City: Small
Brookwood High School
Tuscaloosa County
Brookwood, 35444 / Rural: Distant
Paul W Bryant High School
Tuscaloosa City
Cottondale, 35453 / City: Small
Echols Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Northport, 35476 / Suburb: Midsize
Brookwood Middle School
Tuscaloosa County
Vance, 35490 / Rural: Distant
Central High School
Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa, 35401 / City: Small
Lake View Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Mc Calla, 35111 / Rural: Fringe
Walker Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Northport, 35475 / Rural: Distant
Eastwood Middle School
Tuscaloosa City
Cottondale, 35453 / Rural: Fringe
Northridge Middle School
Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa, 35406 / City: Small
Southview Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa, 35405 / Rural: Fringe
The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa, 35404 / City: Small
Verner Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa, 35406 / City: Small
Northport Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Northport, 35475 / Suburb: Midsize
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa, 35406 / City: Small
Brookwood Elementary School
Tuscaloosa County
Brookwood, 35444 / Rural: Distant
University Place Elementary School
Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa, 35401 / City: Small
Taylorville Primary School
Tuscaloosa County
Tuscaloosa, 35405 / Suburb: Midsize
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.
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.