Paul W. Bryant High School

Paul W. Bryant High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Dr,  Cottondale, AL
Tuscaloosa City Schools
3.8
3.2
1,072 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Linda Harper
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
11%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
89%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
54.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
520
Verbal
490
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
20
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
19.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.8%
State Average
27.8%
Science
48.7%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
255:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Black
86.3%
Hispanic
6.6%
White
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Alabama 312 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 261 Students
Alabama A&M University 210 Students
University of South Alabama 184 Students
Auburn University 177 Students
Shelton State Community College 176 Students
Alabama State University 172 Students
Troy University 162 Students
The University of West Alabama 154 Students
Jacksonville State University 130 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 116 Students
Business 58 Students
Psychology 50 Students
Biology 50 Students
Computer Science 35 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 25 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 24 Students
Veterinary Sciences 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 132 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/16/2023
Going to the school was okay. The school was very overcrowded because of the city changing the district zones. Losing teachers happened very fast because the lack of discipline. There were some really great teacher and the school tried really hard to get ready for after graduation. So getting ready for college or the work force.
4.0 Senior
2/28/2023
Paul W.Bryant high school overall offers a wide range of classes and extracurricular activities. Such as fine arts, Sports, robotics, and marine corps JROTC. Making it one of the better schools in our district.
3.0 Senior
6/20/2022
They did not have good ways to discipline the kids apart of the African American community. Students received much backlash from administrators caused by only a few students. The whole school in itself was punished and made feel uncomfortable in the learning place.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 6 Reviews
1.0 teacher
7/13/2019
Terrible. Horrible. All in all just HELL!
4.0 parent
7/8/2019
I like this school...lots of opportunities for the students....
5.0 teacher
11/29/2016
The administrators and department chairs at this school are focused on teacher and student success. From day one I have been supported; every stakeholder from the top down has been by my room to visit and offer guidance or support.Teacher (2015-Present)
1.0 other
11/3/2016
This school does not take time to get to know children who have IEPS. They are quickly judged by the principal and gotten rid of. If your child has an IEP, stay away from this school. The administration has no compassion for our kids

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Paul W. Bryant High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Cottondale, AL and is served by the Tuscaloosa City Schools in Alabama. The school has a total enrollment of 1,072 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 11% are proficient in reading. Paul W. Bryant High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 89%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 20. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tuscaloosa Christian School, Holy Spirit Catholic School, American Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Cottondale has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paul W. Bryant High School.

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