For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 955 students in Tuscumbia, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tuscumbia, AL are Colbert Heights High School and Deshler High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscumbia, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Tuscumbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Tuscumbia, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Deshler High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Tuscumbia, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colbert Heights High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Gr: 7-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Deshler High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Alternative School
Alternative School
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Career Technical Center
Vocational School
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tuscumbia, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tuscumbia, AL include Colbert Heights High School and Deshler High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tuscumbia?
4 public high schools are located in Tuscumbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscumbia?
Tuscumbia public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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