- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Northport, AL
Tuscaloosa County High School
Federal NCES profile for Tuscaloosa County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010339001291
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuscaloosa County High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Northport · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tuscaloosa County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscaloosa County High School ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Northport, AL.
School address
District: Tuscaloosa County · Alabama
NCES ID 010339001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Tuscaloosa County High School held near 1,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 010339001291 · Northport, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,607 enr · 17.9:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillcrest High School (1,434 students)
Tuscaloosa County High School held near 1,562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 90.0 → 87.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tuscaloosa County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tuscaloosa County High School
1,607 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High School
1,434 students
- Brookwood High
Brookwood High School
1,076 students
- Lake View Elem
Lake View Elementary School
744 students
- Walker Element
Walker Elementary School
743 students
- Echols Middle
Echols Middle School
738 students
What this shows Tuscaloosa County High School reports 1,607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuscaloosa County High School compares
Tuscaloosa County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 14% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,607 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,607
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,564
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 257 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
African American 28.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Tuscaloosa County High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Tuscaloosa County reports $11,564 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tuscaloosa County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookwood High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Echols Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuscaloosa County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Northport
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,607 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuscaloosa County High School
How many students attend Tuscaloosa County High School?
Tuscaloosa County High School has 1,607 students enrolled. It is a high school in Northport, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,545 (2022-23) → 1,562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscaloosa County High School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tuscaloosa County High School?
50.5% of students at Tuscaloosa County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tuscaloosa County High School?
The largest demographic group at Tuscaloosa County High School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Northport, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscaloosa County High School?
Tuscaloosa County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tuscaloosa County High School rank among public schools in Northport?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscaloosa County High School ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Northport, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Northport on the city page.
What other schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Besides Tuscaloosa County High School, Tuscaloosa County also operates Hillcrest High School (1,434 students), Brookwood High School (1,076 students), and Lake View Elementary School (744 students). See the Tuscaloosa County district page for the complete list.