Best Schools in Colbert County, AL
Colbert County, AL has 24 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 14 elementary) serving 8,727 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Colbert County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Colbert County, AL
The top high schools in Colbert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muscle Shoals High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 853 Students
2. Colbert Heights High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 484 Students
3. Deshler High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscumbia City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
4. Colbert County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students
5. Cherokee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 221 Students
6. Sheffield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheffield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in Colbert County, AL
The top middle schools in Colbert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Muscle Shoals Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Deshler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscumbia City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 349 Students
3. Sheffield Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheffield City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Colbert County, AL
The top elementary schools in Colbert County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Bethel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students
2. Mcbride Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 614 Students
3. Hatton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students
4. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students
5. R E Thompson Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tuscumbia City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 310 Students
6. Colbert Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 473 Students
7. Weeden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Florence City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 424 Students
8. Leighton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 355 Students
9. L E Willson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheffield City • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 275 Students
10. Howell Graves Preschool
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 340 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Colbert County, AL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Colbert County, AL has a total population of 57,227 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Colbert County, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Colbert County, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Colbert County, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Colbert County, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Colbert County, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Colbert County, AL
How many schools are in Colbert County, AL?
Colbert County, AL has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 8,727 students in total.
How do schools in Colbert County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Colbert County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Colbert County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Colbert County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Colbert County
5 places in Colbert County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Tuscumbia (7)
- Muscle Shoals (6)
- Sheffield (4)
- Leighton (3)
- Cherokee (2)
School districts (4)
- Colbert County (8 schools)
- Muscle Shoals City (6 schools)
- Sheffield City (4 schools)
- Tuscumbia City (4 schools)