Colbert Heights Elementary School vs Deshler High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
Tuscumbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
486 students
Deshler High School
Tuscumbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
488 students
| Measure | Colbert Heights Elementary School Tuscumbia, Alabama | Deshler High School Tuscumbia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 699 | #163 of 304 |
| National rank | #27678 of 50,301 | #11578 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Tuscumbia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colbert Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 37.5).
- •Colbert Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Colbert Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Deshler High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 56%).
- •Colbert Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Deshler High School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 486.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colbert Heights Elementary School better than Deshler High School?
On the Success Index (US), Colbert Heights Elementary School ranks higher (46.3 vs 37.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colbert Heights Elementary School and Deshler High School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Tuscumbia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colbert Heights Elementary School: 486. Deshler High School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colbert Heights Elementary School and Deshler High School rank in Alabama?
Colbert Heights Elementary School is 353rd of 699 and Deshler High School is 163rd of 304 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).