Public schools in Tuscumbia, AL
10 open public schools with an address in Tuscumbia, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,709
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Tuscumbia public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Tuscumbia, AL: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,709 students, an average of 387 per school. The largest campus is Deshler High School (488 students), and the largest elementary school is Colbert Heights Elementary School (486).
Tuscumbia City operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Tuscumbia campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 53% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Tuscumbia
Elementary schools in Tuscumbia
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary School Colbert County | PK–05 | 486 | 15.1:1 | |
| G W Trenholm Primary School Tuscumbia City | PK–02 | 413 | 14.5:1 | |
| New Bethel Elementary School Colbert County | PK–05 | 159 | 15:1 | |
| R E Thompson Intermediate School Tuscumbia City | 03–05 | 360 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Tuscumbia
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Middle School Colbert County | 06–08 | — | — | |
| Deshler Middle School Tuscumbia City | 06–08 | 336 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Tuscumbia
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights High School Colbert County | 09–12 | 467 | 15.1:1 | |
| Deshler Career Technical Center Tuscumbia City · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Deshler High School Tuscumbia City | 09–12 | 488 | 14.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Tuscumbia
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshler Alternative School Tuscumbia City · Alternative School | 04–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.2%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black16.1%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Tuscumbia schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,709 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Tuscumbia
How many public schools are in Tuscumbia, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Tuscumbia: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,709 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Tuscumbia?
Schools with an address in Tuscumbia belong to 2 education agencies, led by Tuscumbia City (6 schools), Colbert County (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Tuscumbia?
Deshler High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Tuscumbia, with 488 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Tuscumbia?
No school with an address in Tuscumbia is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Tuscumbia schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Tuscumbia public schools is 15:1, lower than the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Tuscumbia guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities