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14 schools in Northport

Alabama · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Northport? The city has 14 K-12 options totaling roughly 7,446 students (7 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high).

4-year change in Northport

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,446
+177 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
14
+1 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
31,218
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
7,446
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
14
public K-12

About Northport

Northport, Alabama is home to 14 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 7,446 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city covers 7 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 7,269 students in SY 2020-21 versus 7,446 in SY 2024-25. Northport now counts 14 public schools, up from 13 in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Northport discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Northport?
Northport, Alabama has 14 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,446 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Northport?
Northport has 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Northport?
Tuscaloosa County High School is the largest public school in Northport by enrollment, with approximately 1,607 students.
What school districts serve Northport?
Northport public schools are operated by Tuscaloosa County.
What grade levels do public schools in Northport cover?
Public schools in Northport serve students from pre-K through grade 12.