Cold Springs High School serves 240 students in grades 9-12.
Cold Springs High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 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
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Cold Springs High School's student population of 240 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
240 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Cold Springs High School is ranked within the top 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 Cold Springs High School is 0.12, 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
#609 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%

Black
n/a
32%
White
94%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Cold Springs High School's ranking?
Cold Springs High School is ranked #609 out of 1,276 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 24% AL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cold Springs High School?
The graduation rate of Cold Springs High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cold Springs High School?
240 students attend Cold Springs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Cold Springs High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Springs High School?
Cold Springs High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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