Colbert Heights High School, a Title I public school in Tuscumbia, AL serving grades 7–12 with 483 students, ranked #782 in Alabama in 2023, showing moderate ranking fluctuations over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 17% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 35% to 39%, approximately equal to or slightly below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained stable around 480 students from 2019 to 2023, with minority enrollment at 10%, including 4% Hispanic and 3% Black students; 35% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, a decline from over 50% in earlier years.
The student–teacher ratio was 16:1 in 2023, placing Colbert Heights among the top 20% of Alabama schools for low student–teacher ratios, with a graduation rate of 90%, slightly above the state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Colbert Heights High School serves the southeast area of Tuscumbia, AL, covering approximately 110.3 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of about 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone and the furthest boundary being 9.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Colbert Heights High School's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
467 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Colbert Heights 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 Heights High School is 0.21, 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
#782 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Heights High School's ranking?
Colbert Heights High School is ranked #782 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Colbert Heights High School often compared to?
Colbert Heights High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee High School, Colbert County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colbert Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Colbert Heights High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Colbert Heights High School?
467 students attend Colbert Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Colbert Heights High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colbert Heights High School?
Colbert Heights High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colbert Heights High School offer ?
Colbert Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colbert Heights High School part of?
Colbert Heights High School is part of Colbert County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a proud former student and parent of students that are attending CHHS now!!! Teachers and Parents(many graduated at CHHS) care and strive to make the school a better place year after year. You are one big family!! GO CATS!
5 10/10/2025
Great school. Kids graduate college or career-ready.
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