How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Limestone County | Tuscaloosa County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Athens, Alabama | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 15,887 | 19,377 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 35 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Limestone County | Tuscaloosa County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,240 | $11,564 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.1% | 14.9% |
| State Revenue | 61.6% | 58.1% |
| Local Revenue | 27.4% | 27.0% |
Limestone County
Federal State Local
Tuscaloosa County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Limestone County | Tuscaloosa County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.7% | 50.4% |
| African American | 11.1% | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.7% | 51.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Limestone County | Tuscaloosa County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 55 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 400.4:1 | 453.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.2% | 20.4% |
School Types
Limestone County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 11
Tuscaloosa County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 15
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.