Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 35453

5 public schools within 6 miles, nearest first.

All schools in Cottondale

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Eastwood Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Tuscaloosa City
4.6 mi
13%
−16 vs state
39%
−17 vs state
37%
−17 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 26% in 2025-26 71% 12% 711 Black 83%
Paul W Bryant High School
Grades 9–12 · Tuscaloosa City
4.6 mi
10%
−17 vs state
17%
−17 vs state
22%
−15 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 11% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26 65% 10% 1,134 Black 86%
Cottondale Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Tuscaloosa County
5.1 mi
11%
−31 vs state
40%
−25 vs state
24%
−26 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 30% in 2022-23 → 25% in 2025-26 71% 17% 438 White 36%
DavisEmerson Middle School
Grades 6–8 · Tuscaloosa County
5.2 mi
8%
−20 vs state
32%
−25 vs state
25%
−29 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 20% in 2025-26 79% 15% 397 Black 42%
Woodland Forrest Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · Tuscaloosa City
5.8 mi
39%
−3 vs state
56%
−8 vs state
28%
−22 vs state
24% Average of math, English and science: 24% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 55% 11% 544 Black 77%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).