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Best Schools in Columbiana, AL
Columbiana, AL has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,869 students. On average they score 53% on state proficiency tests against a projected 49%, so schools in Columbiana don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Columbiana, AL
The top high schools in Columbiana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1400 Students
2. Shelby County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
Best Middle Schools in Columbiana, AL
The top middle schools in Columbiana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 951 Students
2. Columbiana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 428 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Columbiana, AL
The top elementary schools in Columbiana, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chelsea Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 867 Students
2. Shelby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 209 Students
3. Wilsonville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 213 Students
4. Forest Oaks Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 683 Students
5. Elvin Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelby County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 534 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Columbiana, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Columbiana, AL has a total population of 8,961 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Columbiana, 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 Columbiana, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.41 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Columbiana, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Columbiana, 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 Columbiana, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Columbiana, AL
How many schools are in Columbiana, AL?
Columbiana, AL has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,869 students in total.
How do schools in Columbiana perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Columbiana score 53% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 49%, so on average schools in Columbiana don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Columbiana?
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: 49%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Columbiana
3 of 3 schools in Columbiana carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Columbiana. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.