Colbert County School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,704 students in Colbert County School District. Colbert County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top ranked public schools in Colbert County School District are New Bethel Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School and Hatton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in Colbert County School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
Overview
| School District Name | Colbert County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.colbert.k12.al.us |
| School District Phone Number | (256) 386-8565 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 8 Schools | 1,473 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,704 Students | 740,870 Students |
| # of Teachers | 169 Teachers | 42,084 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
Colbert County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 78% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #103 out of 138 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 46% |
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Graduation Rate | 93% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 1 Student | 6,927 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 6 Students | 10,748 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 111 Students | 58,644 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 356 Students | 243,225 Students |
| % Black Students | 13% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 2,160 Students | 403,886 Students |
| % White Students | 80% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 837 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 68 Students | 16,603 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 159 | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 216 | 54,877 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 210 | 56,316 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 196 | 55,468 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 198 | 57,386 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 203 | 58,396 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 199 | 57,777 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 205 | 55,487 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 175 | 55,345 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 181 | 54,934 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 186 | 57,297 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 188 | 55,313 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 181 | 53,914 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 207 | 52,840 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $11,503 is higher than the state median of $10,763. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,636 is higher than the state median of $10,762. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $31 MM | $31 MM |
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| Spending | $32 MM | $31 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,503 | $10,763 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,636 | $10,762 |
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Colbert County School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Rank: #11.New Bethel Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%900 New Bethel School RdRank:8/Top 30%10
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Grades: PK-6 | 146 students
- Rank: #22.Cherokee Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%1305 North PikeRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
Grades: PK-6 | 334 students
- Rank: #33.Hatton Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%2130 Hatton School RdRank:5/Bottom 50%10
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5679
Grades: PK-6 | 274 students
- Rank: #44.Leighton Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%8100 Old Highway 20Rank:5/Bottom 50%10
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8351
Grades: PK-6 | 346 students
- Rank: #55.Colbert Heights Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 42%1551 Sunset DrRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Grades: PK-6 | 486 students
- Rank: #66.Cherokee High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%850 High School DrRank:4/Bottom 50%10
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Grades: 7-12 | 272 students
- Rank: #77.6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Grades: 7-12 | 457 students
- Rank: #88.Colbert County High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%2200 High School StRank:3/Bottom 50%10
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Grades: 7-12 | 389 students
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