For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,547 students in 35051, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 174 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 35051, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35051, AL are Elvin Hill Elementary School, Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35051 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35051, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35051, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elvin Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6620
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6620
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Columbiana Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Joinertown Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 599 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education Center
Vocational School
701 Highway 70
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35051, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35051, AL include Elvin Hill Elementary School, Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School.
How many public schools are located in 35051?
4 public schools are located in 35051.
What percentage of students in 35051 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 35051 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35051?
35051 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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