Serving 543 students in grades 7-12, Hatton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hatton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Hatton High School's student population of 543 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hatton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hatton High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#800 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
12%
32%
White
68%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hatton High School's ranking?
Hatton High School is ranked #800 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hatton High School often compared to?
Hatton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hatton High School?
The graduation rate of Hatton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hatton High School?
543 students attend Hatton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hatton High School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hatton High School?
Hatton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hatton High School offer ?
Hatton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hatton High School part of?
Hatton High School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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