Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa County serves 18,135 students across 36 schools in a suburban setting, representing a modest 1.4% enrollment increase from the prior year. With 1,036 teachers, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1, slightly above the typical range.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency stands at 51.1%, marginally below Alabama's 54.5% state average. Math proficiency trails more significantly at 25.5% compared to the state average of 31.9%. However, the district's graduation rate of 92.4% exceeds the state average of 88.4%, indicating stronger completion rates.

The student population reflects substantial economic need, with 56.9% classified as economically disadvantaged. The district also serves 8.6% English learners and 14.6% students with disabilities. Racially, the enrollment is 53.8% White, 31.9% Black, and 14.0% Hispanic.

Financial resources present constraints. Per-pupil spending of $11,443 falls below the state average of $12,157. The district's $221.7 million total budget is supported through a revenue mix of 15.3% federal funding, 58.8% state funding, and 25.9% local revenue. This funding structure, with relatively modest local contribution, reflects limited local revenue generation capacity and dependence on state allocations.