Colbert Heights Elementary School vs Deshler Middle 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 Middle School
Tuscumbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
| Measure | Colbert Heights Elementary School Tuscumbia, Alabama | Deshler Middle School Tuscumbia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 699 | #99 of 263 |
| National rank | #27678 of 50,301 | #7624 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 41% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Tuscumbia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deshler Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 46.3).
- •Colbert Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Deshler Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 56%).
- •Colbert Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.0).
- •Colbert Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 336.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Deshler Middle School ranks higher (50.1 vs 46.3 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colbert Heights Elementary School and Deshler Middle School rank in Alabama?
Colbert Heights Elementary School is 353rd of 699 and Deshler Middle School is 99th of 263 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).