Public schools in Northport, AL
14 open public schools with an address in Northport, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,446
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.4:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Northport public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Northport, AL: 7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,446 students, an average of 532 per school. The largest campus is Tuscaloosa County High School (1,607 students), and the largest elementary school is Walker Elementary School (743).
Every listed school belongs to Tuscaloosa County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Northport
Elementary schools in Northport
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestmont Elementary School Tuscaloosa County | PK–04 | 268 | 13.4:1 | |
| FaucettVestavia Elementary School Tuscaloosa County | PK–04 | 343 | 14.9:1 | |
| Flatwoods Elementary School Tuscaloosa County | PK–04 | 459 | 14.4:1 | |
| Huntington Place Elementary School Tuscaloosa County | 03–04 | 377 | 18.1:1 | |
| Matthews Elementary School Tuscaloosa County | PK–04 | 401 | 15.3:1 | |
| Northport Elementary School Tuscaloosa County | PK–02 | 558 | 14.7:1 | |
| Walker Elementary School Tuscaloosa County | PK–05 | 743 | 16:1 |
Middle schools in Northport
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CollinsRiverside Middle School Tuscaloosa County | 05–06 | 318 | 17.4:1 | |
| Echols Middle School Tuscaloosa County | 07–08 | 738 | 17.6:1 | |
| Northport Intermediate School Tuscaloosa County | 05–06 | 500 | 19.7:1 | |
| Northside Middle School Tuscaloosa County | 06–08 | 394 | 16.8:1 |
High schools in Northport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northside High School Tuscaloosa County | 09–12 | 535 | 18.1:1 | |
| Tuscaloosa County High School Tuscaloosa County | 09–12 | 1,607 | 17.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Northport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lloyd Wood Education Center Tuscaloosa County · Special Education School | PK–12 | 205 | 9.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black24.4%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Northport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,446 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Northport
How many public schools are in Northport, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Northport: 7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,446 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Northport?
All listed public schools with an address in Northport belong to Tuscaloosa County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Northport?
Tuscaloosa County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Northport, with 1,607 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Northport?
No school with an address in Northport is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Northport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Northport public schools is 16.4:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Northport guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby Alabama cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities