Columbiana Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbiana, Alabama 35051 · Shelby County
#92 of 263 middle schools in Alabama
#7383 of 15,369 nationally
About Columbiana Middle School
Columbiana Middle School is a public middle located in Columbiana, in the Shelby County school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 428 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 92nd of 263 ranked middle schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is math proficiency (64th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 428.
There are 3 schools in Columbiana; Columbiana Middle School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Columbiana Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Columbiana Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Shelby County High School
Columbiana · Public high · Grades 9–12
572 students · 1.6 km away
Elvin Hill Elementary School
Columbiana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
534 students · 1.9 km away
Shelby Elementary School
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students · 12 km away
Wilsonville Elementary School
Wilsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Lott Middle School
Citronelle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
427 students
Alexander City Middle School
Alexander City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
430 students
Irondale Middle School
Irondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
430 students
Challenger Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–9
425 students
Bay Minette Middle School
Bay Minette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
432 students
Wilkerson Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbiana Middle School a good school?
Columbiana Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 51.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #92 of 263 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Columbiana Middle School rank in Alabama?
Columbiana Middle School ranks #92 of 263 middle schools in Alabama and #7383 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Columbiana Middle School?
Columbiana Middle School had 428 students in 2025.
Is Columbiana Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Columbiana Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Columbiana Middle School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Columbiana Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.