Tuscaloosa County High School
| Tuscaloosa County High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
12500 Wildcat Drive Northport, Alabama United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°18′29″N 87°36′30″W / 33.30806°N 87.60833°WCoordinates: 33°18′29″N 87°36′30″W / 33.30806°N 87.60833°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1926 |
| School district | Tuscaloosa County School System |
| Principal | Dr. Cynthia Simpson |
| Faculty | 112 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,518 (2017-18)[1] |
| Color(s) | Royal blue and white |
| Athletics | 15 sports |
| Nickname | Wildcats |
| Yearbook | TusCoHi |
| Website | http://www.countyhigh.com |
Tuscaloosa County High School serves grades 9-12 and is located in Northport, Alabama, United States, forming part of the Tuscaloosa County Schools.
History
The original Tuscaloosa County High was opened near downtown Northport in 1926. In 2000, it was moved to its current location, seven miles north of downtown.
The front entrance of Tuscaloosa County High School in 2018.
Athletics
Tuscaloosa County High competes in the Alabama High School Athletic Association, under class 7A region 3. The school's athletic squads are nicknamed the Wildcats. The football team won the 6A State Championship in 1997.
Notable alumni
- Frank Lary, MLB baseball player (Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Braves, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox)
- Lillie Leatherwood, Olympic gold medalist
- Le'Ron McClain, NFL football player
- Gregory F. Rayburn, CEO of Hostess Brands
- Lurleen Wallace, Alabama governor
- Bo Scarbrough, NFL runningback[2]
See also
- Tuscaloosa County High School (historical) for 1926-1999
References
- ↑ "Enrollment by Ethnicity and Gender". Alabama State Department of Education. Retrieved January 21, 2017.
- ↑ Jones, Ben (April 28, 2018). "Alabama sets record with 12 players taken in NFL Draft". Tuscaloosa News.
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