| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuscaloosa County School District | Tuscaloosa | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 19,377 | 36 | PK–12 | 14 |
| Tuscaloosa City School District | Tuscaloosa | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 11,186 | 20 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Tuscaloosa County compares
Together they enroll 30,563 students across 56 schools. The largest is Tuscaloosa County School District with 19,377 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, above the Alabama average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 5/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa County has 2 public school districts covering 18 zip codes. The top-rated district in Tuscaloosa County is Tuscaloosa County School District (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Tuscaloosa County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Tuscaloosa County, AL?
Of the districts serving Tuscaloosa County, Tuscaloosa County School District has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 51st percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.