Colbert Heights High School vs R E Thompson Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.0 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
R E Thompson Intermediate School
Tuscumbia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
360 students
| Measure | Colbert Heights High School Tuscumbia, Alabama | R E Thompson Intermediate School Tuscumbia, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #153 of 304 | #299 of 699 |
| National rank | #11261 of 16,910 | #24415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 467 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 55.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| city | Tuscumbia | Tuscumbia |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 38.7).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.8% vs 56.5%).
- •R E Thompson Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.1).
- •Colbert Heights High School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 360.
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 R E Thompson Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), R E Thompson Intermediate School ranks higher (51.1 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 R E Thompson Intermediate School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Tuscumbia and Tuscumbia in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colbert Heights High School: 467. R E Thompson Intermediate School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colbert Heights High School and R E Thompson Intermediate School rank in Alabama?
Colbert Heights High School is 153rd of 304 and R E Thompson Intermediate School is 299th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).