Is Cold Springs High School a good school?

Cold Springs High School ranks 102 nd of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cold Springs High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 241 students attended Cold Springs High School.

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.

What schools feed into Cold Springs High School?

Cold Springs High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cold Springs Elementary School

Cold Springs High School

Summary:

Cold Springs High School is a public high school in Bremen, Alabama, serving 238 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Cullman County school district, which is ranked 44 out of 137 districts in the state.

Cold Springs High School consistently outperforms the Cullman County and Alabama state averages in academic assessments, with significantly higher proficiency rates in 11th grade Summative Assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English. The school has a strong statewide ranking, placing 29th out of 371 high schools in Alabama and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, with female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds ranking in the top 20% and top 12% of Alabama high schools, respectively. Over time, the school has shown steady improvement, moving from a 2-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 4-star rating in recent years.

While Cold Springs High School's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is predominantly White (over 95%), which may indicate a need to explore strategies to promote greater diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, from 20.33% in 2021-2022 to 50% in 2022-2023, suggesting the need to allocate additional resources and support to address the needs of students from lower-income families. Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Good Hope High School and Hayden High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and statewide rankings, providing potential opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices.

Detail:

Public 9-12

9010 County Road 109
Bremen, AL 35033

(256) 287-1787

District: Cullman County

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,424

Feeder schools for Cold Springs High School:

Elementary:

Cold Springs Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.6

Number of students: 241

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.9%

Two or more races:

2.5%

Hispanic:

1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cold Springs High School ranks better than 73% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Cullman County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cold Springs High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cold Springs High School is 16.6, which is the 4^th best among 7 high schools in the Cullman County School District. (See more...)

Compare Cold Springs High School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cold Springs High School is $12,424, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 high schools in the Cullman County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cold Springs High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cold Springs High School 102^nd of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Cold Springs High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Cullman County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cullman County 44^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cold Springs High School

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Rank History for all students at Cold Springs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	55.18	168^th	357	52.9%
2005	40.65	255^th	359	29.0%
2006	55.37	169^th	357	52.7%
2007	56.42	172^nd	358	52.0%
2008	69.00	81^st	359	77.4%
2009	76.57	45^th	357	87.4%
2010	68.66	86^th	358	76.0%
2011	60.76	140^th	360	61.1%
2012	77.20	43^rd	358	88.0%
2013	74.41	25^th	358	93.0%
2014	78.40	53^rd	358	85.2%
2015	45.41	193^rd	353	45.3%
2016	60.63	119^th	351	66.1%
2017	57.38	119^th	353	66.3%
2018	63.65	129^th	356	63.8%
2019	73.49	91^st	366	75.1%
2021	69.08	86^th	371	76.8%
2022	88.75	39^th	367	89.4%
2023	94.25	29^th	371	92.2%
2024	66.18	102^nd	378	73.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cold Springs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	43.54	173^rd	315	45.1%
2018	52.63	162^nd	349	53.6%
2019	70.47	90^th	358	74.9%
2021	74.18	63^rd	361	82.5%
2022	97.20	12^th	361	96.7%
2023	72.13	77^th	349	77.9%
2024	56.70	128^th	375	65.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Cold Springs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.91	135^th	343	60.6%
2018	57.96	148^th	347	57.3%
2019	83.32	54^th	354	84.7%
2021	61.09	121^st	359	66.3%
2022	96.80	16^th	367	95.6%
2023	96.08	16^th	358	95.5%
2024	70.97	84^th	366	77.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Cold Springs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	58.13	119^th	339	64.9%
2018	64.98	115^th	350	67.1%
2019	53.08	170^th	357	52.4%
2021	71.42	77^th	366	79.0%
2022	63.27	107^th	366	70.8%
2023	87.49	39^th	358	89.1%
2024	51.67	160^th	368	56.5%

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Rank History for White students at Cold Springs High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	42.57	163^rd	300	45.7%
2019	53.96	128^th	313	59.1%
2021	54.71	117^th	319	63.3%
2022	73.11	68^th	326	79.1%
2023	86.80	41^st	317	87.1%
2024	49.64	137^th	325	57.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cold Springs High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	764	764
1989	746	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	746
1990	780	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	780
1991	817	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1992	846	0	6	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	856
1993	848	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	851
1994	871	0	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	876
1995	878	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	881
1996	878	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	881
1997	432	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	433
1998	422	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	422
1999	417	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2000	402	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	402
2001	389	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2002	375	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2003	375	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
2004	386	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2005	379	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	382
2006	378	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2007	376	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2008	386	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
2009	354	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
2010	377	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	1	384
2011	384	0	0	3	1	0	0	0	388
2012	362	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	363
2013	369	1	0	3	1	0	0	0	374
2014	252	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	255
2015	268	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	270
2016	265	0	0	3	0	0	8	0	276
2017	275	1	0	4	1	0	7	0	288
2018	276	0	0	5	1	1	11	0	294
2019	251	0	0	4	0	0	10	0	265
2020	244	0	0	6	0	0	5	0	255
2021	225	0	0	4	0	0	11	0	240
2022	230	0	0	8	0	0	3	0	241
2023	229	0	0	7	0	0	2	0	238
2024	231	0	1	3	0	0	6	0	241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cold Springs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	764	36.0	21.2	0
1989	746	34.0	21.9	n/a
1990	780	35.0	22.2	0
1991	818	36.0	22.7	n/a
1992	856	38.0	22.5	n/a
1993	851	40.0	21.3	n/a
1994	876	41.0	21.4	n/a
1995	881	44.1	20.0	n/a
1996	881	44.1	20.0	n/a
1997	433	20.9	20.7	20.1
1998	422	21.3	19.8	18.7
1999	417	21.5	19.4	30.9
2000	402	22.5	17.9	30.6
2001	389	22.5	17.3	26
2002	375	19.0	19.7	39.7
2003	375	19.0	19.7	39.7
2004	389	20.8	18.7	42.2
2005	382	19.7	19.4	48.4
2006	380	22.0	17.3	40.3
2007	378	20.8	18.2	35.4
2008	388	23.8	16.3	34.3
2009	357	22.4	15.7	42.3
2010	384	21.4	17.9	50.7
2011	388	24.9	15.5	49.5
2012	363	20.5	17.6	41.9
2013	374	21.5	17.3	45.2
2014	255	17.0	15.0	42.4
2015	270	16.0	16.8	40.4
2016	276	14.0	19.7	43.1
2017	288	16.5	17.4	39.2
2018	294	15.1	19.4	37.8
2019	265	15.3	17.2	38.9
2020	255	15.0	17.0	45.5
2021	240	14.5	16.5	27.9
2022	241	14.0	17.2	20.3
2023	238	14.5	16.4	50
2024	241	14.5	16.6	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cold Springs High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	764	36.0	21.2	0
1989	746	34.0	21.9	n/a
1990	780	35.0	22.2	0
1991	818	36.0	22.7	n/a
1992	856	38.0	22.5	n/a
1993	851	40.0	21.3	n/a
1994	876	41.0	21.4	n/a
1995	881	44.1	20.0	n/a
1996	881	44.1	20.0	n/a
1997	433	20.9	20.7	20.1
1998	422	21.3	19.8	18.7
1999	417	21.5	19.4	30.9
2000	402	22.5	17.9	30.6
2001	389	22.5	17.3	26
2002	375	19.0	19.7	39.7
2003	375	19.0	19.7	39.7
2004	389	20.8	18.7	42.2
2005	382	19.7	19.4	48.4
2006	380	22.0	17.3	40.3
2007	378	20.8	18.2	35.4
2008	388	23.8	16.3	34.3
2009	357	22.4	15.7	42.3
2010	384	21.4	17.9	50.7
2011	388	24.9	15.5	49.5
2012	363	20.5	17.6	41.9
2013	374	21.5	17.3	45.2
2014	255	17.0	15.0	42.4
2015	270	16.0	16.8	40.4
2016	276	14.0	19.7	43.1
2017	288	16.5	17.4	39.2
2018	294	15.1	19.4	37.8
2019	265	15.3	17.2	38.9
2020	255	15.0	17.0	45.5
2021	240	14.5	16.5	27.9
2022	241	14.0	17.2	20.3
2023	238	14.5	16.4	50
2024	241	14.5	16.6	49.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cold Springs High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,846 (14.9%)	$10,551 (84.9%)	$12,424

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cold Springs High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 366 High schools	Ranks 29^th of 371 High schools	17%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Cold Springs High School)	44.6	35.1	9.5%
End of Course Mathematics (Cullman County)	50.8	20.2	30.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Cold Springs High School)	46	47.4	1.4%
End of Course Science (Cullman County)	46.8	29.9	16.9%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	265	238	10.2%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	7	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	251	229	8.8%
Two or More Races	10	2	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.9%	50%	11.1%

Schools Near Cold Springs High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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	241	15	16.6	49.8%	231 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	66.2	102^nd of 378 public high schools	73.0%		94.2	29^th of 371 public high schools	92.2%	73					25.0		42.9					22.2	$12,424	$1,846	$10,551
Curry High School	Public	9-12	155 Yellow Jacket Dr	Jasper	35503	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 384-3887	383	20	19.6	57.2%	366 (95.6%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	67.1	96^th of 378 public high schools	74.6%		27.2	270^th of 371 public high schools	27.2%	174					14.7		39.0					39.5	$10,592	$799	$9,790
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	480	23	20.9	53.1%	414 (86.3%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	19 (4.0%)	62.6	114^th of 378 public high schools	69.8%		79.1	62^nd of 371 public high schools	83.3%	52					33.1		33.1					20.3	$10,431	$1,507	$8,898
Meek High School	Public	5-12	6615 Co Rd 41	Arley	35541	Winston County	Winston County	No	No	No	No	(205) 384-5825	289	15	19.8	58.8%	271 (93.8%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	68.6	86^th of 378 public high schools	77.2%		43.3	188^th of 371 public high schools	49.3%	102	52.9	13.3	9.1	12.5	8.1	21.9	46.0	55.9	43.3	48.5	71.0	47.2	$9,365	$1,362	$7,978
Cullman Area Resource Education	Public	6-12	192 County Road 940	Cullman	35057	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 747-6371	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(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	519	28	18.5	43.4%	490 (94.4%)	7 (1.3%)	15 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	66	104^th of 378 public high schools	72.5%		64.1	111^th of 371 public high schools	70.1%	7					17.8		42.6					29.5	$11,239	$746	$10,461
Dora High School	Public	9-12	330 Glenn C Gant Cir	Dora	35062	Jefferson County	Walker County	No	No	No	No	(205) 648-6863	462	25	18.4	70.3%	387 (83.8%)	55 (11.9%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	32.5	254^th of 378 public high schools	32.8%		24.2	286^th of 371 public high schools	22.9%	32					8.3		24.1					18.1	$9,590	$792	$8,795
Hanceville High School	Public	9-12	801 Commercial St	Hanceville	35077	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	No	(256) 352-6111	369	20	18.8	65.9%	266 (72.1%)	18 (4.9%)	55 (14.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)	60.5	122^nd of 378 public high schools	67.7%		45.8	175^th of 371 public high schools	52.8%	53					19.6		35.9					27.0	$11,662	$2,641	$8,965
Jasper High School	Public	9-12	1501 Viking Drive	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	No	(205) 221-9277	829	54	15.3	52.6%	540 (65.1%)	131 (15.8%)	134 (16.2%)	12 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.3%)	81.7	52^nd of 378 public high schools	86.2%		76.6	73^rd of 371 public high schools	80.3%	21					21.6		54.1					42.1	$12,720	$1,732	$10,988
Hayden High School	Public	8-12	125 Atwood Road	Hayden	35079	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	No	(205) 647-0397	798	42	18.9	41.9%	752 (94.2%)	10 (1.3%)	21 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.3%)	67.3	95^th of 378 public high schools	74.9%		68.4	95^th of 371 public high schools	74.4%					33.7	20.6	40.5	38.2				58.0	31.8	$8,508	$676	$7,762

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