For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,326 students in Colbert County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Colbert County, AL are Muscle Shoals Middle School, Colbert Heights High School and Deshler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colbert County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Colbert County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Colbert County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muscle Shoals Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Trojan Dr
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2640
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Deshler Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Sheffield Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1803 30th St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Grades: 7-8
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Alternative School
Alternative School
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Colbert County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4595 Old Lee Highway
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6432
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6432
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
T V Y S D F (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2216 Missouri St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Colbert County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Colbert County, AL include Muscle Shoals Middle School, Colbert Heights High School and Deshler Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Colbert County, AL?
7 public middle schools are located in Colbert County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Colbert County, AL?
Colbert County, AL public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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