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Fayette County High School vs. Northridge High School

Should you attend Fayette County High School or Northridge 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
Fayette County High School
202 Tiger Drive
Fayette, AL 35555
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Northridge High School
2901 Northridge Rd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Fayette County High School's state ranking fluctuated between #184 in 2018 and #604 in 2023, showing overall weaker performance compared to prior years in this Alabama high school.
Math proficiency ranged from 35% to 39%, consistently higher than the Alabama state average of about 30%, while reading proficiency was 30% to 34%, lower than the state average near 47%.
Enrollment declined steadily from 478 in 2004 to 392 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 26% and 58% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting increasing socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 9–12 with 392 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, consistent with recent years.
Graduation rates ranged from 80% to 94% over the last decade, generally exceeding the Alabama state average of about 88%.
Serving 1,158 students in grades 9-12, Northridge High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% 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
392 students
1,158 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fayette County 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 Northridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fayette County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northridge High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fayette County 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 Northridge High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fayette County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City 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

#604 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#385 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fayette County 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 Northridge High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
47%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fayette County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fayette County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fayette County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscaloosa City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
93%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Fayette County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tuscaloosa City 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 Fayette County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northridge High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
101
291
Grade 10 Students
115
297
Grade 11 Students
79
273
Grade 12 Students
96
297

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fayette County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fayette 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 Asian at Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fayette County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fayette County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fayette County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscaloosa City 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
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fayette County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscaloosa City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.42
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fayette County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscaloosa City 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
58%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fayette County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscaloosa City 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fayette County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fayette 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 Northridge High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscaloosa City 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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