For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 424 students in 35404, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35404, AL is Holt High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 35404 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35404, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35404 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holt 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 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35404, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holt High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 44th Ct Ne
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2768
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
35404, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 21st St E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
2605 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Tuscaloosa County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7 Nunnelly Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35404, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35404, AL include Holt High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35404?
1 public high schools are located in 35404.
What is the racial composition of students in 35404?
35404 public high schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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