Hartselle High School ranked #307 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #60 in 2019, and maintains a top 30% overall testing rank among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 52% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased moderately from 868 students in 2001 to 1,004 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 12% of the student body; free lunch eligibility rose from 7% in 2001 to 30% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 1,004 students and 70 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which ranks in the top 10% for student attention in Alabama.
Hartselle High School's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 98% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,027 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Hartselle area serves students within a 5-10 minute drive, averaging 2.2 miles, with the furthest distance reaching 4 miles.
- 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 1,027 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,027 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Hartselle High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartselle High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#307 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30%
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%
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
4%
31%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hartselle City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartselle High School's ranking?
Hartselle High School is ranked #307 out of 1,275 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 98%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hartselle High School?
1,027 students attend Hartselle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Hartselle High School students are White, 5% 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartselle High School part of?
Hartselle High School is part of Hartselle City School District.
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