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#449 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 33% in state

Hartselle High School

High School · Hartselle City · Hartselle, AL

A Hartselle City high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1000 Bethel Road NE, Hartselle, AL 35640

  • Math 48% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 95.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)65% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%
AP Participation28%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$12,871
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Hartselle High School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
49%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hartselle High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,911/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hartselle), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,686

Median home value

$196,600

Median rent

$767/mo

College educated

25%

Homeownership

80.1%

Poverty rate

11.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·37 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Hartselle City

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$12,871NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hartselle High School is listed in Hartselle City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hartselle High School

Hartselle High School is a public high school in Hartselle, AL, part of Hartselle City, serving approximately 1,004 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #449 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hartselle High School

What grades does Hartselle High School serve?

Hartselle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hartselle High School?

Hartselle High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,004 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hartselle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hartselle High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hartselle High School rank in AL?

Hartselle High School ranks #449 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Hartselle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hartselle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hartselle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hartselle High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hartselle High School a charter school?

No, Hartselle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hartselle High School a Title I school?

No, Hartselle High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hartselle High School?

30.2% of students at Hartselle High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,004
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
95.0%
Area population (ZIP 35640)
26,976
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
40.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35640; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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