Total enrollment
2,709
+140 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
9 schools in Tuscumbia
Alabama · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Alabama, 9 sit inside Tuscumbia, collectively enrolling about 2,709 students (4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).
7-year change in Tuscumbia
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 79%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
16%
was 17%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colbert Heights Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 486 |
| Colbert Heights High School | High | 07-12 | 467 |
| Deshler Alternative School | Combined | 04-12 | · |
| Deshler Career Technical Center | High | 09-12 | · |
| Deshler High School | High | 09-12 | 488 |
| Deshler Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 336 |
| G W Trenholm Primary School | Elementary | PK-02 | 413 |
| New Bethel Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 159 |
| R E Thompson Intermediate School | Elementary | 03-05 | 360 |
About Tuscumbia
Tuscumbia, Alabama is home to 9 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,709 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.
In terms of grade levels, the city is made up of 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Tuscumbia average about 301 students each, 45% meaningfully below the Alabama norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 5%: 2,569 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,709 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 79% to 73%.
On this page, the community for Tuscumbia discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.