For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,709 students in 35674, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 247 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 35674, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35674, AL are New Bethel Elementary School, R E Thompson Intermediate School and Colbert Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35674 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35674, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35674, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 New Bethel Road
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
R E Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Gr: 3-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Deshler Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Colbert Heights High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Gr: 7-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Deshler High School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: 4-12
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
35674, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35674, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35674, AL include New Bethel Elementary School, R E Thompson Intermediate School and Colbert Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35674?
9 public schools are located in 35674.
What percentage of students in 35674 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 35674 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35674?
35674 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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