Top Tuscumbia Public Schools
For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL, serving 2,569 students. Tuscumbia has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Tuscumbia, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Tuscumbia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
The top ranked public schools in Tuscumbia, AL are New Bethel Elementary School, R E Thompson Intermediate School and Deshler Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
Top Tuscumbia, AL Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- New Bethel Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%900 New Bethel School Rd10
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Grades: PK-6 | 146 students
- R E Thompson Intermediate School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30%829 Frankfort Rd10
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Grades: 3-5 | 341 students
- Deshler Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%598 N High St10
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Grades: 6-8 | 347 students
- Colbert Heights Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1551 Sunset Dr10
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Grades: PK-6 | 486 students
- Deshler High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50%200 N Commons East10
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Grades: 9-12 | 456 students
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- Colbert Heights High School Math: 29% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50%6825 Woodmont Dr10
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Grades: 7-12 | 457 students
- Deshler Alternative School Alternative School200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 4-12 | n/a student
- Deshler Career Technical Center Vocational School200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- G W Trenholm Primary School601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Grades: PK-2 | 336 students
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