How do these schools compare?
| Metric | DavisEmerson Middle School | Hillcrest High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cottondale, AL | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 397 | 1,434 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 19.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.3% | 56.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | DavisEmerson Middle School | Hillcrest High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,636 | $12,636 |
| District | Tuscaloosa County | Tuscaloosa County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | DavisEmerson Middle School | Hillcrest High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.9% | 33.3% |
| African American | 41.6% | 57.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.5% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.8% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | DavisEmerson Middle School | Hillcrest High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 8 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 397:1 | 478:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.7% | 19.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 140 | 156 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.