Total enrollment
1,029
+20 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
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.
7-year change in Leighton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 65%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
22%
was 25%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| 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 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Leighton has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,009 students to 1,029. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment contracted from 25% to 22%.
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.