SAT scores in Tuscaloosa City School District showed there were more 12th-grade students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Amongst all 12th-grade students in Tuscaloosa City School District, 87.1% were considered ready to graduate, compared to 82.8% the year before.
Throughout the district, Northridge High School had the best performance, with an average college readiness of 90%. Meanwhile, Paul W. Bryant High School was at the bottom of the list, with 74.2% considered ready for college.
There were a total of 677 students enrolled in Tuscaloosa City School District 12th-grade.
In a recent WalletHub study, Alabama ranked as the eighth worst in the nation for education, based on factors such as class size, student performance, funding, safety and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Northridge High School | 269 | 90% |
| Paul W. Bryant High School | 244 | 74.2% |

