Top Rankings
Colbert County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,658 students in Colbert County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Colbert County School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,658 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Colbert County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.62
# American Indian Students
7 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
136 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
321 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
12%
32%
# White Students
2,108 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
80%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
77 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
158
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
204
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
163
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
188
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
189
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
209
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
206
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
170
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
154
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,870 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,614 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,870
$12,931
Spending / Student
$13,614
$12,150
Best Colbert County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 New Bethel Road
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #22.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Hatton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Hatton School Rd
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5679
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5679
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Rank: #44.
Colbert Heights High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Grades: 7-12
| 472 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1305 North Pike
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
Grades: PK-6
| 260 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cherokee High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 High School Dr
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Grades: 7-12
| 226 students
Rank: #77.
Colbert County High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 High School St
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Grades: 7-12
| 445 students
Rank: #88.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Old Highway 20
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8351
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8351
Grades: PK-6
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,658 students.
What is the rank of Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District is ranked #98 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colbert County School District?
80% of Colbert County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Colbert County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,614 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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