Colbert Heights High School vs Deshler High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colbert Heights High School
Tuscumbia · Public high · Grades 7–12
467 students
Deshler High School
Tuscumbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
488 students
| Measure | Colbert Heights High School Tuscumbia, Alabama | Deshler High School Tuscumbia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 304 | #163 of 304 |
| National rank | #11261 of 16,910 | #11578 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 467 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Tuscumbia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colbert Heights High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.7 vs 37.5).
- •Colbert Heights High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Deshler High School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Deshler High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 56.5%).
- •Colbert Heights High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Deshler High School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 467.
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 High School better than Deshler High School?
On the Success Index (US), Colbert Heights High School ranks higher (38.7 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 High School and Deshler High School?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Tuscumbia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colbert Heights High School: 467. Deshler High School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colbert Heights High School and Deshler High School rank in Alabama?
Colbert Heights High School is 153rd of 304 and Deshler High School is 163rd of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).