For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,777 students in 35674, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35674, AL are New Bethel Elementary School, R E Thompson Intermediate School and Colbert Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 35674 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35674, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35674, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 New Bethel Road
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 383-6471
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
R E Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Gr: 3-5 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Colbert Heights Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1551 Sunset Dr
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 381-6132
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Deshler Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
35674, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35674, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35674, AL include New Bethel Elementary School, R E Thompson Intermediate School and Colbert Heights Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35674?
6 public elementary schools are located in 35674.
What is the racial composition of students in 35674?
35674 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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