Columbiana Middle School vs Shelby County High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbiana Middle School
Columbiana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
Shelby County High School
Columbiana · Public high · Grades 9–12
572 students
| Measure | Columbiana Middle School Columbiana, Alabama | Shelby County High School Columbiana, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 263 | #118 of 304 |
| National rank | #7383 of 15,369 | #9844 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 428 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Columbiana | Columbiana |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbiana Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.2 vs 44.4).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Columbiana Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Shelby County High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57% vs 62.9%).
- •Shelby County High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.8).
- •Shelby County High School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 428.
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 Columbiana Middle School better than Shelby County High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbiana Middle School ranks higher (51.2 vs 44.4 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 Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Columbiana and Columbiana in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbiana Middle School: 428. Shelby County High School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School rank in Alabama?
Columbiana Middle School is 92nd of 263 and Shelby County High School is 118th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).