SPRAYBERRY EDUCATION CENTER

Sprayberry Education Center is a public school that is part of the Tuscaloosa County school district, located in Northport, AL with about 89 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Sprayberry Education Center has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sprayberry Education Center, located in Northport, Alabama, operates under the Tuscaloosa County School System. It serves as an alternative educational facility designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may benefit from a setting outside of the traditional comprehensive high school experience. The center focuses on academic recovery, behavioral intervention, and personalized instruction to help students stay on track toward graduation and develop the skills necessary for long-term success.

By offering smaller class sizes and a more individualized approach to curriculum, the staff at Sprayberry aim to meet the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of their student body. The school emphasizes character development and academic accountability, working closely with families and the broader district to ensure that students are provided with the resources and guidance required to transition successfully—whether they are returning to their home school or completing their secondary education requirements at the center.

For more information, contact Sprayberry Education Center at (205) 342-2660 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
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SPRAYBERRY EDUCATION CENTER is a public school in Northport, AL with about 89 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
(Special Education School)
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tuscaloosa County
Total Students:
89
Teachers:
8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 89 students

White
61.8%
Black or African American
33.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.4%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
34.8%
Male
65.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.