Summary:
Zip code 35475 in Northport, Alabama, is served by three elementary schools within the Tuscaloosa County district, together educating roughly 1,678 students across a PK-5 grade span. These schools form a cohesive feeder pattern, with Northport Elementary School serving the youngest learners (PK-2), Huntington Place Elementary School covering grades 3-4, and Walker Elementary School offering a full PK-5 program.
For parents, the standout is Huntington Place Elementary School, which earns a 4-star rating and ranks in the 80th percentile statewide—far outpacing the district’s 37th percentile. It leads in 3rd grade math (57.78% proficient) and 3rd grade English (76.24%), while also showing the strongest year-over-year improvement, including a nearly 11-point jump in 4th grade science. Walker Elementary School is a consistent performer with a 4-star rating in recent years, though it dipped to 3 stars this year. Its 5th graders excel in English (76.98% proficient) and math (56.80%), but 3rd grade math is a clear weak spot at just 30.83%—a 26-point gap from its own 4th grade scores that warrants attention. Northport Elementary School has no test data but shines with a 3.9% chronic absenteeism rate, far better than the 12% state average, suggesting strong early foundations.
Across the board, these schools beat district averages in nearly every subject, with English language arts a particular strength. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at all three schools (3.9% to 7.5%), and free/reduced lunch rates range from 31% to 40%, indicating moderate economic diversity. One notable quirk: Huntington Place achieves the best results while spending the least per student ($7,650 vs. roughly $8,700 at the others) and having the largest class sizes (18.1:1). This suggests efficiency, though parents may want to monitor resource levels. Overall, this is a high-performing, well-attended cluster of schools, with the main opportunity being targeted math support for 3rd graders at Walker Elementary.
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