Colbert Heights High School vs New Bethel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.9 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
New Bethel Elementary School
Tuscumbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
159 students
| Measure | Colbert Heights High School Tuscumbia, Alabama | New Bethel Elementary School Tuscumbia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 304 | #324 of 699 |
| National rank | #11261 of 16,910 | #25515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 467 | 159 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Tuscumbia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Bethel Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.5 vs 38.7).
- •New Bethel Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •New Bethel Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •New Bethel Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 56.5%).
- •Colbert Heights High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Colbert Heights High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 159.
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 New Bethel Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Bethel Elementary School ranks higher (49.5 vs 38.7 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 New Bethel Elementary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Tuscumbia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colbert Heights High School: 467. New Bethel Elementary School: 159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colbert Heights High School and New Bethel Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Colbert Heights High School is 153rd of 304 and New Bethel Elementary School is 324th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).