Tuscaloosa City School District had 554 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 79.1% of the 700 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 463 students were prepared for college.
Across Tuscaloosa City School District, Northridge High School stood out, with almost 90% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Paul W. Bryant High School ranked last, with only 74.2% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 74.2% of Black or African American students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Tuscaloosa City School District had an overall graduation rate of 87%.
Alabama’s educational system was rated as one of the worst in the U.S., according to a 2023 study from Scholaroo. The state was ranked 46th based on factors such as school quality, student success, and teacher-to-student ratio.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | 269 | 90% |
| Paul W. Bryant High School | 244 | 74.2% |
