Best Columbiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,534 students in Columbiana, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 181 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Columbiana, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

The top-ranked public schools in Columbiana, AL are Elvin Hill Elementary School, Columbiana Middle School and Shelby County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Columbiana, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Columbiana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).