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).
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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">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:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">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.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 20 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,186 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 78%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
