Total enrollment
1,534
+102 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
5 schools in Columbiana
Alabama · Public K-12
In Columbiana, public K-12 schools number 5 and serve approximately 1,534 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
4-year change in Columbiana
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
4,725
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,534
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
5
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Technical Education Center | High | 09-12 | · |
| Columbiana Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 428 |
| Elvin Hill Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 534 |
| New Direction | High | 06-12 | · |
| Shelby County High School | High | 09-12 | 572 |
About Columbiana
Columbiana is a thinly populated Alabama city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 1,534 students total.
In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high.
Schools in Columbiana average about 307 students each, 44% meaningfully below the Alabama norm.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Columbiana has expanded 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,432 students to 1,534.
On allk12, the community for Columbiana discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.