Top 5 Best Tuscumbia Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,585 students in Tuscumbia, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 243 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Tuscumbia, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tuscumbia, AL are New Bethel Elementary School, Colbert Heights Elementary School and R E Thompson Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscumbia, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Tuscumbia have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Tuscumbia, AL Public Schools (2023)
School (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
| 172 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
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
R E Thompson Intermediate School
Math: 26% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Grades: 3-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Deshler High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
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
| 349 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
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Career Technical Center
Vocational School
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Grades: PK-2
| 377 students
Tuscumbia, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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 schools in Tuscumbia, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Tuscumbia, AL are New Bethel Elementary School, Colbert Heights Elementary School and R E Thompson Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Tuscumbia, AL?
9 public schools are located in Tuscumbia, AL.
What percentage of students in Tuscumbia, AL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Tuscumbia, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscumbia, AL?
Tuscumbia, AL minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
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