Colbert County Public Schools
Colbert County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
25
public schools
Total Enrollment
8,073
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Colbert County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Colbert County has 4 district entries. Colbert County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Tuscumbia has the most listed schools, with 9 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 13 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Colbert County
Reported Enrollment
8,073
25 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Colbert County
Muscle Shoals City
Colbert County
Tuscumbia City
Sheffield City
25 Public Schools in Colbert County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals High School | Listed only | Muscle Shoals City | Muscle Shoals, 35661City: Small | 9–12 | High | 853 |
| Muscle Shoals Middle School | Listed only | Muscle Shoals City | Muscle Shoals, 35661City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 648 |
| McBride Elementary School | Listed only | Muscle Shoals City | Muscle Shoals, 35661City: Small | 3–5 | Primary | 614 |
| Colbert Heights High School | Listed only | Colbert County | Tuscumbia, 35674Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 484 |
| Colbert Heights Elementary School | Listed only | Colbert County | Tuscumbia, 35674Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 473 |
| Colbert County High School | Listed only | Colbert County | Leighton, 35646Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 455 |
| Deshler High School | Listed only | Tuscumbia City | Tuscumbia, 35674Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 434 |
| G W Trenholm Primary School | Listed only | Tuscumbia City | Tuscumbia, 35674Suburb: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 420 |
| Leighton Elementary School | Listed only | Colbert County | Leighton, 35646Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 355 |
| Deshler Middle School | Listed only | Tuscumbia City | Tuscumbia, 35674Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 349 |
| Howell Graves Preschool | Listed only | Muscle Shoals City | Muscle Shoals, 35661City: Small | PK–KG | Primary | 340 |
| R E Thompson Intermediate School | Listed only | Tuscumbia City | Tuscumbia, 35674Suburb: Small | 3–5 | Primary | 310 |
| WA Threadgill Primary School | Listed only | Sheffield City | Sheffield, 35660Suburb: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 304 |
| Sheffield High School | Listed only | Sheffield City | Sheffield, 35660Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 278 |
| L E Willson Elementary School | Listed only | Sheffield City | Sheffield, 35660Suburb: Small | 3–6 | Primary | 275 |
| Hatton Elementary School | Listed only | Colbert County | Leighton, 35646Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 242 |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Listed only | Colbert County | Cherokee, 35616Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 228 |
| Cherokee High School | Listed only | Colbert County | Cherokee, 35616Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 221 |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Listed only | Muscle Shoals City | Muscle Shoals, 35661City: Small | 1–2 | Primary | 221 |
| Webster Elementary School | Listed only | Muscle Shoals City | Muscle Shoals, 35661City: Small | 1–2 | Primary | 220 |
Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals City
Muscle Shoals, 35661 / City: Small
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Muscle Shoals City
Muscle Shoals, 35661 / City: Small
McBride Elementary School
Muscle Shoals City
Muscle Shoals, 35661 / City: Small
Colbert Heights High School
Colbert County
Tuscumbia, 35674 / Rural: Fringe
Colbert Heights Elementary School
Colbert County
Tuscumbia, 35674 / Rural: Fringe
Colbert County High School
Colbert County
Leighton, 35646 / Rural: Fringe
Deshler High School
Tuscumbia City
Tuscumbia, 35674 / Suburb: Small
G W Trenholm Primary School
Tuscumbia City
Tuscumbia, 35674 / Suburb: Small
Leighton Elementary School
Colbert County
Leighton, 35646 / Rural: Fringe
Deshler Middle School
Tuscumbia City
Tuscumbia, 35674 / Suburb: Small
Howell Graves Preschool
Muscle Shoals City
Muscle Shoals, 35661 / City: Small
R E Thompson Intermediate School
Tuscumbia City
Tuscumbia, 35674 / Suburb: Small
WA Threadgill Primary School
Sheffield City
Sheffield, 35660 / Suburb: Small
Sheffield High School
Sheffield City
Sheffield, 35660 / Suburb: Small
L E Willson Elementary School
Sheffield City
Sheffield, 35660 / Suburb: Small
Hatton Elementary School
Colbert County
Leighton, 35646 / Rural: Distant
Cherokee Elementary School
Colbert County
Cherokee, 35616 / Rural: Distant
Cherokee High School
Colbert County
Cherokee, 35616 / Rural: Distant
Highland Park Elementary School
Muscle Shoals City
Muscle Shoals, 35661 / City: Small
Webster Elementary School
Muscle Shoals City
Muscle Shoals, 35661 / City: Small
Colbert County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Colbert County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Colbert County public school directory?
The directory lists 25 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Colbert County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Colbert County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Colbert County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Colbert County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.