Total enrollment
1,029
+24 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Leighton
Alabama · Public K-12
3 public K-12 schools, 1,029 students, one city. That is the Leighton entry on the numbers, with a mix of 2 elementary and 1 high.
4-year change in Leighton
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
893
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,029
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert County High School | High | 07-12 | 438 |
| Hatton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 236 |
| Leighton Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 355 |
About Leighton
Across Leighton, Alabama, 3 public schools enrolls about 1,029 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Leighton average about 343 students each, 37% lower than the Alabama norm.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Leighton has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,005 students to 1,029.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Leighton discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.