Tuscaloosa, Alabama is located within Tuscaloosa County. The county is home to a variety of public and private educational institutions. Its schools have earned a strong reputation, boasting high school graduation rates in excess of 90%. Additionally, Tuscaloosa has several universities and colleges including the University of Alabama, Stillman College, Shelton State Community College and the University of West Alabama. All these institutions offer students a range of options for higher education. With an excellent selection of schools across all levels, Tuscaloosa County provides a great environment in which to pursue education. The county also offers access to an abundance of learning opportunities outside the classroom through local libraries and museums. As such, students can benefit from an education that covers all aspects of academics as well as the opportunity to gain practical experience.
Tuscaloosa County schools spend $11,601 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 16 pupils per teacher, 466 students per librarian, and 419 children per counselor.