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Tuscumbia City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,597 students in Tuscumbia City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Tuscumbia City School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
1,597 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tuscumbia City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#75 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
26%
31%
% White
62%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,296 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,276 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,296
$12,875
Spending / Student
$11,276
$12,097
Best Tuscumbia City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
R E Thompson Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
829 Frankfort Rd
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2930
Gr: 3-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Deshler Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2920
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Deshler High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2910
Gr: 9-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Alternative School
Alternative School
200 North Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Deshler Career Technical Center
Vocational School
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2900
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
(256) 389-2940
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tuscumbia City School District?
Tuscumbia City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,597 students.
What is the rank of Tuscumbia City School District?
Tuscumbia City School District is ranked #76 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscumbia City School District?
62% of Tuscumbia City School District students are White, 26% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tuscumbia City School District?
Tuscumbia City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Tuscumbia City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,276 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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