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Cold Springs High School

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Cold Springs High School ranks 75 th of 386 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

75^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 386 Alabama High Schools

Better than 81% of Alabama high schools

Summary

Cold Springs High School is a small, rural high school in Bremen, Alabama, serving 235 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Cullman County district. The school has earned a 4-star rating and currently ranks in the 81st percentile statewide, a significant improvement from its 66th percentile standing a decade ago.

What truly sets Cold Springs apart is its remarkable student success metrics. The school has achieved a 100% graduation rate for two consecutive years, far exceeding the state average of 91.5%. Chronic absenteeism has plummeted from 15.4% to just 6.5% over three years—dramatically better than nearby Corner High School (16.3%) and Curry High School (16.5%). In mathematics, 39.66% of 11th graders scored proficient, giving the school a 46% advantage over the state average and outperforming most neighboring schools except Good Hope High School (37.29%). Science proficiency has remained consistently strong, ranging from 37.5% to 52.94% over four years, always exceeding district and state averages.

Cold Springs also demonstrates effectiveness in supporting students from economically diverse backgrounds. Despite 35% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, low-socioeconomic students ranked in the 81st percentile statewide in 2025-2026—a dramatic jump from the 49th percentile the prior year. The school's small size appears to be an advantage, with a favorable 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio compared to Meek High School (20.2:1). While the school experienced a post-pandemic dip in 2023-2024, it has shown resilience with strong year-over-year improvements across all subjects. With its near-perfect graduation rates, low absenteeism, and above-average test scores, Cold Springs serves as a model for effective rural education in Alabama.

235

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,965

Per pupil spending ?

34.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9010 County Road 109
Bremen, AL 35033

(256) 287-1787

District: Cullman County

Feeder schools for Cold Springs High School:

Elementary:

Cold Springs Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Hispanic:

1.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 92nd percentile in 2023 → 81st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (40% vs 32% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 19% of Alabama high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Alabama average (92%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 92nd-percentile peak (2023) to 81st (2026)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school40%

District avg32%

Alabama avg32%

75^th of 386

Alabama public high schools ?

Top 19%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 19% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 7High Schools in the Cullman County

55^th of 140Cullman County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	76.8	75 of 386	80.6%	★★★★☆
2025	78.2	75 of 374	79.9%	★★★★☆
2024	66.2	102 of 378	73.0%	★★★★☆
2023	94.2	29 of 371	92.2%	★★★★★
2022	88.8	39 of 367	89.4%	★★★★☆
2021	69.1	86 of 371	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	73.5	91 of 366	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	63.7	129 of 356	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.4	119 of 353	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.6	119 of 351	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	45.4	193 of 353	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	78.4	53 of 358	85.2%	★★★★☆
2013	74.4	25 of 358	93.0%	★★★★★
2012	77.2	43 of 358	88.0%	★★★★☆
2011	60.8	140 of 360	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	68.7	86 of 358	76.0%	★★★★☆
2009	76.6	45 of 357	87.4%	★★★★☆
2008	69.0	81 of 359	77.4%	★★★★☆
2007	56.4	172 of 358	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.4	169 of 357	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	40.7	255 of 359	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	55.2	168 of 357	52.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	63.6	113 of 377	70.0%	★★★★☆
2025	93.4	19 of 359	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	71.0	84 of 366	77.0%	★★★★☆
2023	96.1	16 of 358	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	16 of 367	95.6%	★★★★★
2021	61.1	121 of 359	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.3	54 of 354	84.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.0	148 of 347	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.9	135 of 343	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	71.0	71 of 383	81.5%	★★★★☆
2025	44.6	187 of 367	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.7	128 of 375	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	72.1	77 of 349	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	97.2	12 of 361	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	74.2	63 of 361	82.5%	★★★★☆
2019	70.5	90 of 358	74.9%	★★★★☆
2018	52.6	162 of 349	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	43.5	173 of 315	45.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	84.2	49 of 380	87.1%	★★★★☆
2025	34.3	228 of 363	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.7	160 of 368	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	87.5	39 of 358	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	63.3	107 of 366	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	71.4	77 of 366	79.0%	★★★★☆
2019	53.1	170 of 357	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.0	115 of 350	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	58.1	119 of 339	64.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	56.6	123 of 320	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.1	106 of 325	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	137 of 325	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	86.8	41 of 317	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.1	68 of 326	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	54.7	117 of 319	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.0	128 of 313	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.6	163 of 300	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)87th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)81st percentile~ school

Female (2026)70th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)62nd percentile-19 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

Science41%+5 vs state

Mathematics40%+12 vs state

English38%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)					Summative Assessment Science (2026)		Summative Assessment English (2026)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cold Springs High School	Public	9-12	9010 County Road 109	Bremen	35033	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 287-1787	235	13	17.6	34.9%	225 (95.7%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	76.8	75^th of 386 public high schools	80.6%		78.2	75^th of 374 public high schools	79.9%						39.7		41.4					37.9	$15,965	$2,879	$13,041
Curry High School	Public	9-12	155 Yellow Jacket Dr	Jasper	35503	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 384-3887	364	22	16.9	49.5%	341 (93.7%)	7 (1.9%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	25.2	286^th of 386 public high schools	25.9%		44.6	189^th of 374 public high schools	49.5%	97					9.5		22.6					18.5	$15,459	$1,464	$13,958
Good Hope High School	Public	9-12	210 Good Hope School Rd	Cullman	35057	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 734-3807	485	24	20.4	39.2%	407 (83.9%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	29 (6.0%)	78.3	67^th of 386 public high schools	82.6%		47.7	180^th of 374 public high schools	51.9%	113					37.3		47.5					36.4	$11,734	$1,712	$9,978
Meek High School	Public	5-12	6615 Co Rd 41	Arley	35541	Winston County	Winston County	No	No	No	No	(205) 384-5825	286	14	20.2	43.0%	266 (93.0%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	49.4	180^th of 386 public high schools	53.4%		69.7	97^th of 374 public high schools	74.1%	83	57.7	37.0	17.7	8.8	17.2	41.2	27.6	80.8	70.4	55.9	41.2	37.9	$13,009	$1,907	$10,888
Fast Track	Public	9-12	801 Main Street NW	Hanceville	35077	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(256) 352-7862	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cullman Area Resource Education	Public	6-12	192 County Road 940	Cullman	35057	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 747-6371																			(n/a)
Corner High School	Public	9-12	4301 Warrior Jasper Road	Dora	35062	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3200	492	29	16.8	32.9%	459 (93.3%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	76.8	74^th of 386 public high schools	80.8%		75.4	84^th of 374 public high schools	77.5%	10					32.7		42.3					43.3	$13,068	$909	$12,142
Dora High School	Public	9-12	330 Glenn C Gant Cir	Dora	35062	Jefferson County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 648-6863	476	27	17.6	61.3%	409 (85.9%)	47 (9.9%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	25.6	284^th of 386 public high schools	26.4%		54	161^st of 374 public high schools	57.0%	123					7.3		21.8					21.7	$11,413	$981	$10,394
Hanceville High School	Public	9-12	801 Commercial St	Hanceville	35077	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 352-6111	363	19	18.9	53.4%	267 (73.6%)	17 (4.7%)	51 (14.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.6%)	56	148^th of 386 public high schools	61.7%		52.4	166^th of 374 public high schools	55.6%	18					29.2		29.2					31.8	$14,553	$3,180	$11,329
Jasper High School	Public	9-12	1501 Viking Drive	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	No	(205) 221-9277	850	53	16.0	45.9%	542 (63.8%)	132 (15.5%)	150 (17.6%)	10 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.8%)	73.2	87^th of 386 public high schools	77.5%		86.6	43^rd of 374 public high schools	88.5%	44					28.0		41.8					43.6	$15,648	$2,086	$13,559

Frequently Asked Questions about Cold Springs High School

What schools feed into Cold Springs High School?

Cold Springs High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Cold Springs Elementary School

What district is Cold Springs High School in?

Cullman County

What is the racial makeup of Cold Springs High School?

Students at Cold Springs High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is Cold Springs High School a good school?

Cold Springs High School ranks 75^th of 386 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cold Springs High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 235 students attended Cold Springs High School.

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2019–20 through 2022–23 school spending dataNewOct 6, 2026

2025–26 Summative Assessment scoresAug 14, 2026

2024–25 attendance data & graduation ratesDec 27, 2025

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