For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 599 students in Columbiana, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Columbiana, AL is Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbiana, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Columbiana have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Columbiana, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelby County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Columbiana, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 high schools in Columbiana, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Columbiana, AL include Shelby County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Columbiana?
2 public high schools are located in Columbiana.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbiana?
Columbiana public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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