Serving 1,004 students in grades 9-12, Hartselle High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,004 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 1% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartselle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartselle High School's student population of 1,004 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,004 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Hartselle High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartselle High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
4%
11%

Black
4%
32%

White
88%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
97%
88%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartselle High School's ranking?
Hartselle High School is ranked #328 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hartselle High School often compared to?
Hartselle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Priceville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hartselle High School?
The graduation rate of Hartselle High School is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hartselle High School?
1,004 students attend Hartselle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hartselle High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartselle High School?
Hartselle High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hartselle High School offer ?
Hartselle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hartselle High School part of?
Hartselle High School is part of Hartselle City School District.
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