Best Schools in Northport, Alabama
14 schools · 7 Elementary · 4 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Northport?
Use this page to compare every school in Northport by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Faucettvestavia Elementary School
Elementary · Tuscaloosa County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Walker Elementary School
Elementary · Tuscaloosa County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Huntington Place Elementary School
Elementary · Tuscaloosa County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Northport for 2026 are Faucettvestavia Elementary School (9.2/10), Walker Elementary School (9.0/10), and Huntington Place Elementary School (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
14
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$252,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
14
in this city
Avg Score
6.3
out of 10
Median Home
$252,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Rates 9.2/10 despite 58% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.2 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Northport schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Northport
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faucettvestavia Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Walker Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Huntington Place Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Crestmont Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Northside Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Flatwoods Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Northport Intermediate School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Lloyd Wood Education Center | 5.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Matthews Elementary School | 5.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Echols Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.3/10
- Median household income
- $77,207
- Median home value
- $252,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Avg commute
- 26 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 63%
36% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Northport compares
Alabama rank
#83 of 179
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Alabama avg (6.4)
Median household income
$77k
129% of Alabama median
Schools in this city
14
About Schools in Northport, Alabama
Northport, Alabama has 14 ranked public schools, giving parents a real range to evaluate. The city scores an average 6.8 out of 10 across those schools — a solid baseline — and half the system clears the 7-point mark, with 7 schools earning a 7.0 or higher. That split tells parents something useful: strong options exist here, but the gap between the top and bottom of the district is wide enough that school selection matters.
Elementary schools lead the performance story. Northport Elementary School sits at the top of the city with a 9.4 out of 10, making it one of the highest-performing schools in this part of Alabama. Huntington Place Elementary (9.0), Walker Elementary (8.5), and Flatwoods Elementary (8.3) round out a cluster of genuinely strong elementary options — four schools above 8.0 in a single city is uncommon at this population level. FaucettVestavia Elementary (7.9) extends that run to five above-average elementaries. Parents with young children have meaningful, high-quality choices at the entry level.
The performance concentration at the elementary tier does mean parents of older students should look closely at individual school scores before assuming the same ceiling extends up through middle and high school. With an average of 6.8 citywide, some schools pull that number down — the 50% that score below 7.0 create a distinct lower tier. Families moving to Northport should map their address against specific school boundaries rather than assuming the city's top scores apply to their assigned school.
Practically, Northport rewards research. The elementary options are genuinely competitive, and a 9.4 top score signals real academic strength is attainable here. Parents prioritizing elementary performance will find more choices above 8.0 than most comparably sized cities offer. For middle and high school families, dig into individual school pages, check proficiency data by grade level, and confirm boundary assignments early — the spread in this system is wide enough that zip code decisions have lasting consequences.
Elementary Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 335 students · Pre-K–4th | 9.2 |
| 2 | 594 students · Pre-K–2nd | 9.2 |
| 3 | 742 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.0 |
| 4 | 341 students · 3rd–4th | 8.7 |
| 5 | 290 students · Pre-K–4th | 7.3 |
| 6 | 438 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.8 |
| 7 | 390 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.1 |
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 408 students · 6th–8th | 6.3 |
| 2 | 468 students · 5th–6th | 5.5 |
| 3 | 841 students · 7th–8th | 4.4 |
| 4 | 312 students · 5th–6th | 4.3 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 517 students · 9th–12th | 4.1 |
| 2 | 1,562 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 186 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Northport
Northport, Alabama · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$77,207
Median Home Value
$252,300
Median Rent
$942/mo
Population
47,653
College Educated
32%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
26 min
Poverty Rate
14.6%
Community Profile
Northport has a median household income of $77,207. It is an area where 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $252,300, with a median rent of $942/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.6%. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Alabama
- Elementary
- 7
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
Resources
School District
Nearby Cities
Other Major Cities in Alabama
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Northport, Alabama
How many schools are in Northport, Alabama?
Northport has 14 schools, including 14 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Northport, Alabama?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Northport is 6.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Northport, Alabama?
The top-ranked school in Northport on MySchoolScout is Faucettvestavia Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best elementary school in Northport, Alabama?
The top-ranked elementary school in Northport on MySchoolScout is Faucettvestavia Elementary School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Northport, Alabama?
The top-ranked middle school in Northport on MySchoolScout is Northside Middle School with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What is the best high school in Northport, Alabama?
The top-ranked high school in Northport on MySchoolScout is Northside High School with a composite score of 4.1/10.
How many school districts serve Northport, Alabama?
Northport is served by 1 school district: Tuscaloosa County.
What is the education level in Northport, Alabama?
According to Census data, 32% of adults in Northport have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Northport, Alabama?
The median household income in Northport is approximately $77,207 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northport, Alabama?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Northport is 16.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Northport, Alabama?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.