Colbert County School District
School District · Tuscumbia, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
2,645
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 3 high
Enrollment
2,645
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating Colbert County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Colbert County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
New Bethel Elementary School
Tuscumbia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
Tuscumbia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hatton Elementary School
Leighton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#54 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,018
+$2,210 vs Alabama median
District size
2,645 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Colbert County ranks #54 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Colbert County's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are New Bethel Elementary School (8.9/10), Colbert Heights Elementary School (8.0/10), and Hatton Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Colbert County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Colbert County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Bethel Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Colbert Heights Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Hatton Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Colbert Heights High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Cherokee Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Cherokee High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Leighton Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Colbert County High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Colbert County
Colbert County is a Tuscumbia, Alabama school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 2,645 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. District-level spending was $15,018 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Colbert County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is New Bethel Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Colbert County students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Colbert County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Colbert County with test data.
Schools in Colbert County
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Tuscumbia
- Total Enrollment
- 2,645
- Teachers (FTE)
- 180
- District spending per student
- $15,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Colbert County?
Colbert County has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Colbert County?
The average composite rating for Colbert County is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Colbert County?
Colbert County's district-level spending was $15,018 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Colbert County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Colbert County is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Colbert County?
New Bethel Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Colbert County with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Colbert County?
Across schools in Colbert County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Colbert County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Colbert County has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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