- Northside High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (481:1 vs. 254.7:1).
- Northside High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central High School (90 vs. 4).
- Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Northside High School (185 vs. 105).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Northside High School (185 vs. 105).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Northside High School (169 vs. 112).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Northside High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Central High School (211 vs. 131).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Northside High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Central High School (90 vs. 4).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Northside High School reported a higher students per counselor than Central High School (481:1 vs. 254.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
19 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Central High School
1 metric was reported by Central High School. Comparable data for Northside High School is missing or suppressed.
IB enrollment
121
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
Northside High School
$11,564.33
Local revenue share
Central High School
39.8%
Northside High School
28.4%
State revenue share
Central High School
43.5%
Northside High School
58%
Federal revenue share
Central High School
16.7%
Northside High School
13.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Central High School
23.6%
Northside High School
22.5%
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.