Total enrollment
1,534
+36 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Columbiana
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
71%
was 79%
% Hispanic
13%
was 7%
% Black
13%
was 11%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,498 students to 1,534. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 79% to 71%.
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.