For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 599 students in Columbiana, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Columbiana, AL is Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbiana, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Columbiana have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Columbiana, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbiana, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 high schools in Columbiana, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Columbiana, AL include Shelby County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbiana?
2 public high schools are located in Columbiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbiana?
Columbiana public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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