Northridge High School vs Tuscaloosa County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northridge High School
Tuscaloosa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,153 students
Tuscaloosa County High School
Northport · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,607 students
| Measure | Northridge High School Tuscaloosa, Alabama | Tuscaloosa County High School Northport, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 304 | #111 of 304 |
| National rank | #5426 of 16,910 | #9592 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,153 | 1,607 |
| Enrollment | 1,153 | 1,607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 48% |
| city | Tuscaloosa | Northport |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 45.4).
- •Northridge High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Northridge High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Northridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 47.2%).
- •Tuscaloosa County High School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.4).
- •Tuscaloosa County High School is the larger school with 1,607 students compared with 1,153.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Northridge High School better than Tuscaloosa County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Northridge High School ranks higher (61.5 vs 45.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Northridge High School and Tuscaloosa County High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Tuscaloosa and Northport in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northridge High School: 1,153. Tuscaloosa County High School: 1,607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northridge High School and Tuscaloosa County High School rank in Alabama?
Northridge High School is 33rd of 304 and Tuscaloosa County High School is 111th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).