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#588 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 43% in state

Cold Springs High School

High School · Cullman County · Bremen, AL

A Cullman County high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9010 County Road 109, Bremen, AL 35033

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.6Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness9.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$11,821
Chronic Absenteeism10.8%

Students at Cold Springs High School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Cold Springs High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated812/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$51,071

Median home value

$172,800

Median rent

$1,097/mo

College educated

15.2%

Homeownership

92%

Poverty rate

8.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Cullman County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Fairview High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–12Not available539Compare →
Good Hope High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.09–12Not available480Compare →
Hanceville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–12Not available369Compare →
Holly Pond High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–12Not available282Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Cullman County

Schools in district
27
Rank in district
#11 of 25
District spending per student
$11,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cold Springs High School is listed in Cullman County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cold Springs High School

Cold Springs High School is a public high school in Bremen, AL, part of Cullman County, serving approximately 241 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #588 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cold Springs High School

What grades does Cold Springs High School serve?

Cold Springs High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cold Springs High School?

Cold Springs High School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cold Springs High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cold Springs High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cold Springs High School rank in AL?

Cold Springs High School ranks #588 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Cold Springs High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cold Springs High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Cold Springs High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cold Springs High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cold Springs High School a charter school?

No, Cold Springs High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cold Springs High School a Title I school?

No, Cold Springs High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cold Springs High School?

49.8% of students at Cold Springs High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cullman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 35033)
3,237
Area average commute
44.5 min
Area median age
46.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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