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#739 of 1,356 schools in AL
Tharptown High School
High School · Franklin County · Russellville, AL
A Franklin County high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
255 Highway 80, Russellville, AL 35654
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tharptown High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tharptown 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Russellville), 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
$54,375
Median home value
$158,300
Median rent
$634/mo
College educated
8.7%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35654; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Franklin County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 566 | Compare → |
| East Franklin Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–9 | Not available | 225 | Compare → |
| Phil Campbell High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 7–12 | Not available | 406 | Compare → |
| Red Bay High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,421NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tharptown High School is listed in Franklin County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tharptown High School
Tharptown High School is a public high school in Russellville, AL, part of Franklin County, serving approximately 402 students in grades 7th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #739 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tharptown High School
What grades does Tharptown High School serve?
Tharptown High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Tharptown High School?
Tharptown High School has an enrollment of approximately 402 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tharptown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tharptown High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tharptown High School rank in AL?
Tharptown High School ranks #739 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Tharptown High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tharptown High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Tharptown High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tharptown High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tharptown High School a charter school?
No, Tharptown High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tharptown High School a Title I school?
No, Tharptown High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tharptown High School?
77.9% of students at Tharptown 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
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 402
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (256) 332-6485
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 35654)
- 8,396
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
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 35654; 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
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