Tuscaloosa County School District had 1,020 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 79.4% of the 1,284 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 884 students were prepared for college.
Across Tuscaloosa County School District, Northside High School stood out, with almost 88.7% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Holt High School ranked last, with only 83% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 88% of white students were considered ready for college, only 55.6% American Indian or Alaska Native students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Tuscaloosa County School District had an overall graduation rate of 90.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northside High School | 115 | 88.7% |
| Brookwood High School | 233 | 84.5% |
| Sipsey Valley High School | 136 | 83.8% |
| Tuscaloosa County High School | 376 | 83.5% |
| Holt High School | 112 | 83% |
| Lloyd Wood Education Center | * | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
