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Best Colbert County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,793 students in Colbert County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Colbert County, AL are Muscle Shoals High School, Colbert Heights High School and Cherokee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colbert County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Colbert County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Colbert County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Muscle Shoals High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Colbert County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muscle Shoals High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Gr: 9-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Colbert Heights High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Gr: 7-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 High School Dr
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Deshler High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Colbert County High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 High School St
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Gr: 7-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Sheffield High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 19th Ave
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Alternative School
Alternative School
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Career Technical Center
Vocational School
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Muscle Shoals Career Academy
Vocational School
321 Jim Holland Drive
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2660
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colbert County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colbert County, AL include Muscle Shoals High School, Colbert Heights High School and Cherokee High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colbert County?
9 public high schools are located in Colbert County.
What is the racial composition of students in Colbert County?
Colbert County public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Colbert County are often viewed compared to one another?

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