- Northridge High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Central High School (256 vs. 30).
- Northridge High School reported a higher gifted & talented than Central High School (274 vs. 84).
- Northridge High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Central High School (292 vs. 169).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Northridge High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Central High School (192 vs. 185).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Northridge High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Central High School (292 vs. 169).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northridge High School reported a higher ap enrollment than Central High School (256 vs. 30).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Northridge High School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Central High School (60 vs. 15).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northridge High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (280.8:1 vs. 254.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
24 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Central High School
1 metric was reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Northridge High School is missing or suppressed.
IB enrollment
121
Reported Only at Northridge High School
1 metric was reported by Northridge High School. Comparable data for Central High School is missing or suppressed.
Graduation rate
92%
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Central High School
$14,227.07
Northridge High School
$14,227.07
Local revenue share
Central High School
39.8%
Northridge High School
39.8%
State revenue share
Central High School
43.5%
Northridge High School
43.5%
Federal revenue share
Central High School
16.7%
Northridge High School
16.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High School
23.6%
Northridge High School
23.6%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Tuscaloosa County
$63,947
Tuscaloosa County
$63,947
Poverty rate
Tuscaloosa County
16.7%
Tuscaloosa County
16.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Tuscaloosa County
31.4%
Tuscaloosa County
31.4%
Unemployment rate
Tuscaloosa County
3.1%
Tuscaloosa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.