Colbert County High School serves 440 students in grades 7-12.
Colbert County High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colbert County High School's student population of 440 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colbert County High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Colbert County High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#957 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
26%
32%
White
65%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colbert County High School's ranking?
Colbert County High School is ranked #957 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Colbert County High School often compared to?
Colbert County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colbert County High School?
The graduation rate of Colbert County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Colbert County High School?
440 students attend Colbert County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Colbert County High School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colbert County High School?
Colbert County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colbert County High School offer ?
Colbert County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Colbert County High School part of?
Colbert County High School is part of Colbert County School District.
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