How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Madison County | Tuscaloosa County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Huntsville, Alabama | Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 20,551 | 19,377 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 35 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Madison County | Tuscaloosa County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,905 | $11,564 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.5% | 14.9% |
| State Revenue | 55.4% | 58.1% |
| Local Revenue | 33.2% | 27.0% |
Madison County
Federal State Local
Tuscaloosa County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Madison County | Tuscaloosa County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56.3% | 50.4% |
| African American | 22.0% | 31.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.7% | 14.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 51.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Madison County | Tuscaloosa County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 62 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 7 | 5 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 458:1 | 453.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.1% | 20.4% |
School Types
Madison 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.