Colbert County High School ranked #1004 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #705 in 2010 and remaining in the bottom 50% overall in recent years.
Math proficiency was 7% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a declining trend from 84% in 2013; reading proficiency was 35%, lower than the state average of 47%.
The school served 473 students in grades 7–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, showing a stable enrollment near 450 students over recent years with minority enrollment at 39%.
Graduation rate ranged from 70–74% in 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of about 88% and below the district average.
Free or reduced price lunch eligibility was about 43% in 2023, reflecting moderate socioeconomic need among the student body at this Alabama public school.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colbert County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Colbert County High School's student population of 473 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Colbert County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colbert County High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
28%
32%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colbert County High School's ranking?
Colbert County High School is ranked #1004 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Colbert County High School often compared to?
Colbert County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cherokee High School, Colbert Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colbert County High School?
The graduation rate of Colbert County High School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Colbert County High School?
473 students attend Colbert County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Colbert County High School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colbert County High School?
Colbert County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colbert County High School offer ?
Colbert County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Colbert County High School part of?
Colbert County High School is part of Colbert County School District.
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