For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 828 students in Tuscumbia, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Tuscumbia, AL are Deshler Middle School and Colbert Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscumbia, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Tuscumbia have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Tuscumbia, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deshler Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Colbert Heights High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6825 Woodmont Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-7875
Grades: 7-12
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Alternative School
Alternative School
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Tuscumbia, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
T V Y S D F (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2216 Missouri St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Tuscumbia, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Tuscumbia, AL include Deshler Middle School and Colbert Heights High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Tuscumbia?
3 public middle schools are located in Tuscumbia.
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscumbia?
Tuscumbia public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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