Colbert County High School ranked #1004 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #705 in 2010 and remaining in the bottom 50% overall in recent years.
Math proficiency was 7% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a declining trend from 84% in 2013; reading proficiency was 35%, lower than the state average of 47%.
The school served 473 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, showing a stable enrollment near 450 students over recent years with minority enrollment at 39%.
Graduation rate ranged from 70–74% in 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of about 88% and below the district average.
Free or reduced price lunch eligibility was about 43% in 2023, reflecting moderate socioeconomic need among the student body at this Alabama public school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colbert County High School serves the eastern part of its district in Leighton, AL, covering an area of approximately 163 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colbert County High School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Colbert County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colbert County High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1004 out of 1,275 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, Colbert Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colbert County High School?
The graduation rate of Colbert County High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Colbert County High School?
438 students attend Colbert County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Colbert County High School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colbert County High School?
Colbert County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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