For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 834 students in 35401, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35401, AL is Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35401 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35401, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35401 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35401, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
905 15th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3720
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: n/an/a
Stars Academy
Alternative School
3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscaloosa Career And Technology Academy
Vocational School
2800 Martin Luther King Jr Bou
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3649
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3649
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
35401, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Night High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1715 Martin Luther King Jr,blv
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3511
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Oak Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Grades: 6-12
| 22 students
3834 21st St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Grades: 3-5
| 201 students
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 17th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3632
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3632
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
2010 First Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35401, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35401, AL include Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35401?
3 public high schools are located in 35401.
What is the racial composition of students in 35401?
35401 public high schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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