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Hillcrest High School vs Central High School

Hillcrest High School and Central High School are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.9 out of 10. Hillcrest High School is significantly larger with 1,422 students, about 1.7× the size of Central High School (834). In math proficiency, Hillcrest High School leads at 49.0%.

Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Hillcrest High School

Tuscaloosa, AL

5.9/10
High School9th – 12th

1,422 students

Central High School

Tuscaloosa, AL

5.6/10
High School9th – 12th

834 students

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Ratings Comparison

MetricHillcrest High SchoolCentral High School
Overall Rating5.9 / 105.6 / 10
Academic Score3.42.4
Growth Score9.48.3
Diversity Index——
Free/Reduced Lunch64.1%84.1%
Environment Score4.77.9
State Rank#829 of 1,360#913 of 1,360
State Percentile39th33th

Test Scores

SubjectHillcrest High SchoolCentral High School
Math Proficiency49.0%22.0%
Math (State Avg)——
ELA Proficiency45.0%22.0%
ELA (State Avg)——

School Details

DetailHillcrest High SchoolCentral High School
TypeHigh SchoolHigh School
Grades9th – 12th9th – 12th
Enrollment1,422834
Student-Teacher Ratio18.5:117.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch64.1%84.1%
Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023)92.0%75–79%
DistrictTuscaloosa CountyTuscaloosa City
CityTuscaloosaTuscaloosa

Neighborhood

MetricTuscaloosa (35405)Tuscaloosa (35401)
Median Household Income$61,371$30,031
Median Home Value$224,900$141,100
Median Rent$1,057$911
College Educated (Bachelor's+)31.4%26.6%
Poverty Rate14.1%38.1%
Avg Commute22 min16 min
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