Collinsville High School ranked #953 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #1200 in 2012 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide; its graduation rate consistently remained high at 95%, well above the state average of 88% in 2023.
Math proficiency declined significantly, reaching 15% in 2023 compared to the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 27% in 2022, substantially lower than the state's 47%; science proficiency was 15–19%, also below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment showed slight decline from 920 students in 2023 to 886 currently, with minority enrollment high at 73%, predominantly Hispanic (543 students); 82% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, indicating a substantial socioeconomic need.
Collinsville High School serves grades PK–12 with 886 students and 58 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which ranks among the lowest (best) 20% in Alabama, supporting relatively smaller class sizes.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 886 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collinsville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Collinsville High School's student population of 886 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
886 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
35 acres
School Mascot
Panthers
School Rankings
Collinsville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Collinsville High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
61%
11%
Black
3%
32%
White
27%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panthers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Collinsville High School's ranking?
Collinsville High School is ranked #953 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Collinsville High School often compared to?
Collinsville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Avenue Elementary School, Fyffe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Collinsville High School?
The graduation rate of Collinsville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Collinsville High School?
886 students attend Collinsville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Collinsville High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collinsville High School?
Collinsville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Collinsville High School offer ?
Collinsville High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collinsville High School part of?
Collinsville High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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