For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,547 students in Columbiana, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 174 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Columbiana, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Columbiana, AL are Elvin Hill Elementary School, Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbiana, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Columbiana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbiana, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elvin Hill Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6620
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6620
Gr: K-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Columbiana Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Joinertown Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education Center
Vocational School
701 Highway 70
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Columbiana, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Columbiana, AL include Elvin Hill Elementary School, Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbiana?
4 public schools are located in Columbiana.
What percentage of students in Columbiana go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Columbiana are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbiana?
Columbiana public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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