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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 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,573 students in Colbert County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, 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 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
2,573 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
11%
31%
% White
77%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,328 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,064 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,328
$12,875
Spending / Student
$14,064
$12,097
Best Colbert County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Gr: PK-6 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hatton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2130 Hatton School Rd
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5679
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-5679
Gr: PK-6 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Leighton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Old Highway 20
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8351
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8351
Gr: PK-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 North Pike
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-6422
Gr: PK-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Colbert Heights High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Gr: 7-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,573 students.
What is the rank of Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District is ranked #87 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
77% of Colbert County School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colbert County School District?
Colbert County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, 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 $14,064 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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