Top Rankings
Colbert County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,645 students in Colbert County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Colbert County School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,645 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Colbert County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.63
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
161 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
299 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
12%
32%
# White Students
2,057 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
78%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
142
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
191
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
216
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
189
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
192
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
194
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
177
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
189
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
180
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
191
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,938 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,681 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,938
$12,910
Spending / Student
$13,681
$12,130
Best Colbert County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 New Bethel Road
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Grades: PK-6
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Hatton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2130 Hatton School Rd
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5679
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5679
Grades: PK-6
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 North Pike
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Colbert Heights High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Grades: 7-12
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Cherokee High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 High School Dr
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Grades: 7-12
| 210 students
Rank: #77.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Old Highway 20
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8351
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8351
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #88.
Colbert County High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 High School St
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Grades: 7-12
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,645 students.
What is the rank of Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District is ranked #101 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colbert County School District?
78% of Colbert County School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Colbert County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,681 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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