Enrollment
1,607
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010339001291
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 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 31/100 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
- 31
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
90.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuscaloosa County High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuscaloosa County High School
Tuscaloosa County High School is a higher-need, large high school in Northport, Alabama, enrolling 1,607 students.
At 17.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,607 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 402 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 367 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,607 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Northport's high schools, it stands alongside Northside High School (535 students): Tuscaloosa County High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.9:1 vs 19.8:1).
Tuscaloosa County also operates Hillcrest High School (1,434 students) and Brookwood High School (1,076 students) alongside Tuscaloosa County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tuscaloosa County High School compares
Tuscaloosa County High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscaloosa County, which includes Tuscaloosa County High School.
$11,186
Per student
-10%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.0%
State 58.1%
Federal 14.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Tuscaloosa County High School a good school?
Tuscaloosa County High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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