For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,534 students in Columbiana, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 181 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Columbiana, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Columbiana, AL are Elvin Hill Elementary School, Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbiana, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Columbiana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Columbiana, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elvin Hill Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6620
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6620
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Columbiana Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Joinertown Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Shelby County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Washington St
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Education Center
Vocational School
701 Highway 70
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6650
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Columbiana, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Columbiana, AL include Elvin Hill Elementary School, Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School.
How many public schools are located in Columbiana?
4 public schools are located in Columbiana.
What percentage of students in Columbiana go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Columbiana are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Columbiana?
Columbiana public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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