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Tuscaloosa County

Alabama · Public School District
36
Schools
19,377
Students
$12,636
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
62.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
89.2%
Graduation Rate
+2.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Tuscaloosa County is a public school district in Alabama serving 19,377 students across 36 schools. It includes 19 elementary, 9 middle, 7 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,636 is below the national average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (36)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Lloyd Wood Education CenterPK–12242
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,636-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
27%
State
58.1%
Local (property tax)
27.0%
Federal
14.9%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
19,377
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.2%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 36 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tuscaloosa County?
Tuscaloosa County has 36 public schools, serving a total of 19,377 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tuscaloosa County?
The graduation rate is 89.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tuscaloosa County spend per student?
Tuscaloosa County spends $12,636 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tuscaloosa County?
63% of students in Tuscaloosa County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tuscaloosa County?
No, Tuscaloosa County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tuscaloosa County serve?
Tuscaloosa County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tuscaloosa County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tuscaloosa County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.