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#1316 of 1,356 schools in AL
Paul W Bryant High School
High School · Tuscaloosa City · Cottondale, AL
A Tuscaloosa City high school where students score 47 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Dr, Cottondale, AL 35453
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Paul W Bryant High School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paul W Bryant High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low247/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,162
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$969/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
84.4%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| American Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Holt High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 4.5 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tuscaloosa City
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,227NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul W Bryant High School is listed in Tuscaloosa City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul W Bryant High School
Paul W Bryant High School is a public high school in Cottondale, AL, part of Tuscaloosa City, serving approximately 1,072 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,316 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul W Bryant High School
What grades does Paul W Bryant High School serve?
Paul W Bryant High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paul W Bryant High School?
Paul W Bryant High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,072 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul W Bryant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul W Bryant High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul W Bryant High School rank in AL?
Paul W Bryant High School ranks #1,316 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Paul W Bryant High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul W Bryant High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Paul W Bryant High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul W Bryant High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paul W Bryant High School a charter school?
No, Paul W Bryant High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul W Bryant High School a Title I school?
No, Paul W Bryant High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul W Bryant High School?
48.4% of students at Paul W Bryant High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (205) 759-3538
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35453)
- 12,522
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35453; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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