For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,600 students in Tuscumbia City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Tuscumbia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,600 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Tuscumbia City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
11%
# Black Students
404 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
25%
32%
# White Students
1,019 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
64%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
110 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
136
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
121
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
140
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
106
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
109
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
106
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
134
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
121
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,273 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,254 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$12,273
$13,006
Spending / Student (19-20)
$11,254
$12,220
Best Tuscumbia City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R E Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Grades: 3-5
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Deshler Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Deshler High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Grades: 9-12
| 472 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
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscumbia City School District?
Tuscumbia City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,600 students.
What is the rank of Tuscumbia City School District?
Tuscumbia City School District is ranked #71 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscumbia City School District?
64% of Tuscumbia City School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscumbia City School District?
Tuscumbia City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Tuscumbia City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,254 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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