Best Leighton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 438 students in Leighton, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Leighton, AL is Colbert County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leighton, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Leighton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Leighton, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Colbert County High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Leighton, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colbert County High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 High School St
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Gr: 7-12 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Leighton, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Leighton, AL include Colbert County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Leighton?
1 public high schools are located in Leighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Leighton?
Leighton public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).

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