📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
5 Rated Districts in the Tuscaloosa, AL Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Alabama districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tuscaloosa County School District | Tuscaloosa | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #2 | Tuscaloosa City School District | Tuscaloosa | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #3 | Pickens County School District | Carrollton | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #4 | Hale County School District | Greensboro | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #5 | Greene County School District | Eutaw | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
Best School Districts in the Tuscaloosa, AL Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Alabama) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area, the highest-rated is Tuscaloosa County School District (Tuscaloosa), rated 6/10 (Average) and in the 51st percentile of Alabama districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.