Tuscaloosa City School District
School District · Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,227
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
19
12 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,227
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Tuscaloosa City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tuscaloosa City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary
Tuscaloosa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rock Quarry Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Verner Elementary School
Tuscaloosa · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#51 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,227
+$1,419 vs Alabama median
District size
11,207 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Tuscaloosa City ranks #51 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Tuscaloosa City's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary (9.5/10), Rock Quarry Elementary School (9.3/10), and Verner Elementary School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 83% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Tuscaloosa City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Tuscaloosa City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary | 9.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Rock Quarry Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Verner Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | The Alberta School of Performing Arts | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | University Place Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Martin L King JR Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Northridge Middle School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Central Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodland Forrest Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tuscaloosa City
Tuscaloosa City is a Tuscaloosa, Alabama school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 11,207 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $14,227 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Tuscaloosa City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Tuscaloosa City students show an average math proficiency of 46.9% and ELA proficiency of 53.5%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tuscaloosa City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tuscaloosa City with test data.
Schools in Tuscaloosa City
19 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 4
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Tuscaloosa
- Total Enrollment
- 11,207
- Teachers (FTE)
- 659
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tuscaloosa City?
Tuscaloosa City has 19 schools in total — 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tuscaloosa City?
The average composite rating for Tuscaloosa City is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tuscaloosa City?
Tuscaloosa City spends $14,227 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tuscaloosa City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tuscaloosa City is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tuscaloosa City?
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Elementary is the highest-rated school in Tuscaloosa City with a composite score of 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Tuscaloosa City?
Across schools in Tuscaloosa City with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tuscaloosa City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Tuscaloosa City has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.5%
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Compare Tuscaloosa City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
- Houston County (16)
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.
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