Schools in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (2025)
23 schools · 13,365 students · 23 public · median Enrollment 544.
Tuscaloosa, in Alabama, has 23 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 13,365 students. By level there are 15 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high; by sector 23 public.
The median Enrollment across Tuscaloosa's schools is 544, above the Alabama median of 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
23 of the 23 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Rock Quarry Elementary School (84.3, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary (84.3, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle (84.2, top 10% of middle schools nationally). 4 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), Northridge High School (1,153 students), Central High School (796 students).
Ranked schools in Tuscaloosa
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alabama.
- 184Rock Quarry Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 671 students
- 284Tuscaloosa Magnet School ElementaryTuscaloosa · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 384Tuscaloosa Magnet School MiddleTuscaloosa · Public Middle87% Math proficiency · 173 students
- 480Verner Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary81% Math proficiency · 608 students
- 568Northridge Middle SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 775 students
- 662Northridge High SchoolTuscaloosa · Public High65% Math proficiency · 1,153 students
- 746Hillcrest High SchoolTuscaloosa · Public High49% Math proficiency · 1,434 students
- 846Englewood Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary50% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 939Taylorville Primary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary58.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 578 students
- 1037Hillcrest Middle SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 542 students
- 1134Woodland Forrest Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 544 students
- 1232University Place Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 570 students
- 1332The Alberta School of Performing ArtsTuscaloosa · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 632 students
- 1431Arcadia Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 418 students
- 1528Southview Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 644 students
- 1627Oakdale Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 292 students
- 1723Martin L King Jr Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 467 students
- 1822Central Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 291 students
- 1922Skyland Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 2019Holt High SchoolTuscaloosa · Public High22% Math proficiency · 456 students
- 2118Central High SchoolTuscaloosa · Public High22% Math proficiency · 796 students
- 2215Westlawn Middle SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Middle11% Math proficiency · 568 students
- 2314Holt Elementary SchoolTuscaloosa · Public Elementary19% Math proficiency · 448 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock Quarry Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 84.3 Top 10% | 86% Math proficiency | 671 |
| 2 | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades 1–5 | Public | 84.3 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 3 | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle Tuscaloosa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 84.2 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 173 |
| 4 | Verner Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 80.3 Top 10% | 81% Math proficiency | 608 |
| 5 | Northridge Middle School Tuscaloosa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 68.4 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 775 |
| 6 | Northridge High School Tuscaloosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 61.5 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 1,153 |
| 7 | Hillcrest High School Tuscaloosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.4 Lower 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 1,434 |
| 8 | Englewood Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 46.1 Lower 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 9 | Taylorville Primary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 39.1 Lower 50% | 58.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 578 |
| 10 | Hillcrest Middle School Tuscaloosa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 37.0 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 542 |
| 11 | Woodland Forrest Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.7 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 544 |
| 12 | University Place Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.4 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 570 |
| 13 | The Alberta School of Performing Arts Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 31.5 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 14 | Arcadia Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 31.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 418 |
| 15 | Southview Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 644 |
| 16 | Oakdale Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 292 |
| 17 | Martin L King Jr Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.0 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 467 |
| 18 | Central Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 291 |
| 19 | Skyland Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 20 | Holt High School Tuscaloosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 19.1 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 456 |
| 21 | Central High School Tuscaloosa · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 18.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 796 |
| 22 | Westlawn Middle School Tuscaloosa · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 568 |
| 23 | Holt Elementary School Tuscaloosa · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 448 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Tuscaloosa?
Rock Quarry Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Tuscaloosa with a Success Index (US) of 84.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Tuscaloosa?
Tuscaloosa has 23 schools (15 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high) educating 13,365 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Tuscaloosa?
The median Enrollment across schools in Tuscaloosa is 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.