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Holt High School vs. Brookwood High School

Should you attend Holt High School or Brookwood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Holt High School
301 44th Ct Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Brookwood High School
12250 George Richmond Parkway
Brookwood, AL 35444
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Holt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Holt High School in Tuscaloosa, AL serves 424 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is approximately equal to the state average.
The school's math proficiency is 6–9%, reading proficiency is 10–14%, and science proficiency is 6–9%, all of which are lower than the Alabama state averages.
The graduation rate at Holt High School is between 85–89%, which is lower than the state average of 88%.
Enrollment has remained relatively stable around 424 students, with minority enrollment constituting approximately 79% of the student body and 68% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a significant proportion of low–income families.
The overall school ranking declined from #765 in 2010 to #1187 in 2023, placing Holt High School in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, Brookwood High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
424 students
1,094 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brookwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holt High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brookwood High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holt High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brookwood High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holt High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brookwood High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1187 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#959 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holt High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brookwood High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holt High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brookwood High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
93%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Holt High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Brookwood High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Holt High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brookwood High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
34
Grade 9 Students
140
285
Grade 10 Students
108
284
Grade 11 Students
111
245
Grade 12 Students
65
246

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
35%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brookwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
43%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brookwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brookwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holt High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brookwood High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holt High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brookwood High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brookwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holt High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brookwood High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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