For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 918 students in Tuscumbia, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Tuscumbia, AL are Colbert Heights High School and Deshler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscumbia, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Tuscumbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Tuscumbia, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colbert Heights High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Tuscumbia, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colbert Heights High School
Magnet 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
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Deshler High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Career Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tuscumbia, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
T V Y S D F (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2216 Missouri St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tuscumbia, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Tuscumbia, AL include Colbert Heights High School and Deshler High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tuscumbia?
4 public high schools are located in Tuscumbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscumbia?
Tuscumbia public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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