| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert County School District | Cherokee | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 2,621 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Sheffield City School District | Sheffield | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 1,043 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Muscle Shoals City School District | Muscle Shoals | Not rated | 2,896 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Colbert County compares
Together they enroll 6,560 students across 19 schools. The largest is Muscle Shoals City School District with 2,896 students. Districts here average 3.5/10, below the Alabama average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 4/10. 1 of the 3 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Colbert County, Alabama
Colbert County has 3 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Colbert County is Colbert County School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Colbert County, AL?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Colbert County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Colbert County, AL?
Of the districts serving Colbert County, Colbert County School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 32nd percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.