Serving 241 students in grades 9-12, Cold Springs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Springs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Cold Springs High School's student population of 241 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
241 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cold Springs High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Springs High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
96%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Springs High School's ranking?
Cold Springs High School is ranked #487 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Cold Springs High School often compared to?
Cold Springs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Point High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cold Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Cold Springs High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Cold Springs High School?
241 students attend Cold Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Cold Springs High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Springs High School?
Cold Springs High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cold Springs High School offer ?
Cold Springs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cold Springs High School part of?
Cold Springs High School is part of Cullman County School District.
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