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Hartselle High School

Public Grades 9-12

9^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 386 Alabama High Schools

Better than 98% of Alabama high schools

Summary

Hartselle High School is a top-performing public high school in Hartselle, AL, serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12 as part of the highly rated Hartselle City district. This school is a consistent academic powerhouse, currently ranked 8th out of 380 high schools in Alabama (98th percentile) and maintaining a 5-star rating for the past decade. Its 98.3% graduation rate far exceeds the state average of 91.5%, and its 11th graders score roughly 2.5 times the state average in math and nearly double in science and English. With a favorable 14.4 student-teacher ratio, students benefit from more individualized attention than at most neighboring schools.

What truly sets Hartselle apart is its performance compared to nearby schools. While Priceville High School is the closest competitor at 34th in the state, Hartselle leads by significant margins—24.57 points in math, 6.03 points in science, and 17.65 points in English proficiency. The Decatur City schools, including Austin High School and Decatur High School, all have proficiency rates in the 20-30% range, making Hartselle the clear academic leader in the region. Even Falkville High School, which shows a concerning drop from 37% math proficiency in 6th grade to just 10.5% in 11th grade, highlights Hartselle's strength in maintaining high achievement through senior year.

Perhaps most impressive is Hartselle's dramatic improvement with specific student groups. Its Special Education students jumped from a 13th percentile ranking in 2023-2024 to the 87th percentile in 2025-2026—a monumental leap suggesting targeted, successful interventions. Similarly, the school's performance with low socio-economic status students soared from 111th to 13th in the state, demonstrating effectiveness at closing achievement gaps. While the school excels overall, there remains an opportunity to improve outcomes for all student demographics to ensure equity matches its otherwise stellar reputation. For parents seeking a high-achieving, stable school environment with strong support systems, Hartselle High School is an exceptional choice.

1,027

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,401

Per pupil spending ?

26.8%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

1000 Bethel Road NE
Hartselle, AL 35640-3198

(256) 751-5615

District: Hartselle City

Feeder schools for Hartselle High School:

Elementary:	Barkley Bridge Elementary School
	Crestline Elementary School
	FE Burleson Elementary School
Middle:	Hartselle Intermediate School
	Hartselle Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

4.6%

African American:

4.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 94th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (64% vs 32% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Alabama high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Alabama average (92%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg64%

Alabama avg32%

9^th of 386

Alabama public high schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 6% (2016) to top 2% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 140Hartselle City among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	98.4	9 of 386	97.7%	★★★★★
2025	88.7	33 of 374	91.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.7	22 of 378	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	95.0	28 of 371	92.5%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	12 of 367	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	95.5	18 of 371	95.1%	★★★★★
2019	98.4	6 of 366	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	95.9	19 of 356	94.7%	★★★★★
2017	95.3	16 of 353	95.5%	★★★★★
2016	91.8	21 of 351	94.0%	★★★★★
2015	94.8	17 of 353	95.2%	★★★★★
2014	93.1	23 of 358	93.6%	★★★★★
2013	71.9	38 of 358	89.4%	★★★★☆
2012	84.8	14 of 358	96.1%	★★★★★
2011	81.4	30 of 360	91.7%	★★★★★
2010	83.4	22 of 358	93.9%	★★★★★
2009	84.4	18 of 357	95.0%	★★★★★
2008	83.8	21 of 359	94.2%	★★★★★
2007	79.2	39 of 358	89.1%	★★★★☆
2006	84.0	14 of 357	96.1%	★★★★★
2005	87.5	11 of 359	96.9%	★★★★★
2004	86.8	11 of 357	96.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	32.5	152 of 228	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	43.3	107 of 228	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.0	100 of 223	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.8	61 of 189	67.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	97.1	13 of 377	96.6%	★★★★★
2025	87.6	40 of 359	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	95.8	19 of 366	94.8%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	26 of 358	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	18 of 367	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	95.7	15 of 359	95.8%	★★★★★
2019	98.8	4 of 354	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	94.7	18 of 347	94.8%	★★★★★
2017	95.0	15 of 343	95.6%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	71.8	37 of 142	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	25 of 122	79.5%	★★★★☆
2022	88.7	7 of 114	93.9%	★★★★★
2018	67.1	25 of 95	73.7%	★★★★☆
2017	70.6	24 of 93	74.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	94.4	14 of 383	96.3%	★★★★★
2025	62.2	111 of 367	69.8%	★★★★☆
2024	82.3	39 of 375	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	86.6	37 of 349	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	88.5	32 of 361	91.1%	★★★★★
2021	80.3	45 of 361	87.5%	★★★★☆
2019	96.6	10 of 358	97.2%	★★★★★
2018	91.4	22 of 349	93.7%	★★★★★
2017	87.1	19 of 315	94.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	98.3	8 of 380	97.9%	★★★★★
2025	86.8	46 of 363	87.3%	★★★★☆
2024	92.9	26 of 368	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.3	25 of 358	93.0%	★★★★★
2022	96.3	17 of 366	95.4%	★★★★★
2021	92.9	27 of 366	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	96.8	13 of 357	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	94.9	19 of 350	94.6%	★★★★★
2017	92.9	22 of 339	93.5%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	14 of 123	88.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	26 of 197	86.8%	★★★★☆
2025	69.1	36 of 194	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	21.2	173 of 198	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	67.5	42 of 182	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	39.4	94 of 169	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	88.2	13 of 196	93.4%	★★★★★
2019	70.9	31 of 171	81.9%	★★★★☆
2018	76.1	26 of 160	83.8%	★★★★☆
2017	77.1	10 of 83	88.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	95.8	17 of 320	94.7%	★★★★★
2025	82.4	47 of 325	85.5%	★★★★☆
2024	88.3	32 of 325	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	36 of 317	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	92.6	22 of 326	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	88.4	34 of 319	89.3%	★★★★☆
2019	96.5	17 of 313	94.6%	★★★★★
2018	92.6	24 of 300	92.0%	★★★★★
2017	86.9	25 of 230	89.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)96th percentile~ school

White (2026)95th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)89th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2026)87th percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2025)74th percentile-17 vs school

African American (2025)33rd percentile-58 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics68%+40 vs state

Science66%+30 vs state

English59%+25 vs state

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Excellent teachers and course offerings for students. High expectations! Great school spirit. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)				Summative Assessment Science (2026)		Summative Assessment English (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hartselle High School	Public	9-12	1000 Bethel Road NE	Hartselle	35640	Morgan County	Hartselle City	No	No	No	No	(256) 751-5615	1,027	71	14.4	26.8%	896 (87.2%)	43 (4.2%)	47 (4.6%)	7 (0.7%)	7 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.5%)	98.4	9^th of 386 public high schools	97.7%		88.7	33^rd of 374 public high schools	91.2%	24				67.6		66.4				59.2	$14,401	$795	$13,578
Morgan County Learning Center	Public	6-12	72 Plainview St	Hartselle	35640	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(256) 773-6458				—															(n/a)
Falkville High School	Public	6-12	43 Clark Dr	Falkville	35622	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(256) 784-5248	467	23	20.5	63.6%	419 (89.7%)	5 (1.1%)	34 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	38.9	232^nd of 386 public high schools	39.9%		60.2	134^th of 374 public high schools	64.2%	98	37.0	23.1	3.3	10.5	47.5	43.9	61.1	55.4	45.9	12.7	$12,919	$1,886	$10,999
Priceville High School	Public	9-12	2650 N Bethel Rd	Decatur	35603	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(256) 353-1950	506	27	18.7	27.3%	435 (86.0%)	11 (2.2%)	30 (5.9%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.4%)	88.4	35^th of 386 public high schools	90.9%		87.2	40^th of 374 public high schools	89.3%	5				43.0		60.4				41.5	$10,048	$693	$9,322
Career Technical Center	Public	9-12	1625 Danville Road SW	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3060				—															(n/a)
Career Academies of Decatur	Public	9-12	1229 Westmead Street SW	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 560-6821	269	27	9.9	73.2%	80 (29.7%)	64 (23.8%)	110 (40.9%)	7 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	21.4	309^th of 386 public high schools	19.9%					(n/a)				11.0		12.2				20.0
Decatur High School	Public	9-12	910 Somerville Road	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3011	915	66	13.8	63.3%	283 (30.9%)	225 (24.6%)	361 (39.5%)	8 (0.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (3.6%)	45.3	196^th of 386 public high schools	49.2%		66	107^th of 374 public high schools	71.4%	89				22.8		29.8				24.4	$16,507	$2,578	$13,924
Decatur High Developmental	Public	9-12	910 Somerville Road SE	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3008	37			75.7%	9 (24.3%)	16 (43.2%)	11 (29.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.7%)								(n/a)											$1,021	$58	$958
Danville High School	Public	9-12	9235 Danville Rd	Danville	35619	Morgan County	Morgan County	No	No	No	No	(256) 773-9909	374	23	15.9	48.9%	302 (80.7%)	21 (5.6%)	44 (11.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	61.5	121^st of 386 public high schools	68.7%		41.4	203^rd of 374 public high schools	45.7%	82				25.3		38.7				32.9	$12,697	$1,734	$10,930
Austin High School	Public	9-12	3004 Modaus Road	Decatur	35601	Morgan County	Decatur City	No	No	No	No	(256) 552-3060	999	61	16.3	56.6%	236 (23.6%)	368 (36.8%)	339 (33.9%)	11 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	39 (3.9%)	48.9	184^th of 386 public high schools	52.3%		70.6	94^th of 374 public high schools	74.9%	90				23.1		27.4				31.0	$16,085	$1,715	$14,364

Frequently Asked Questions about Hartselle High School

Is Hartselle High School a good school?

Yes! Hartselle High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 386 Alabama high schools.

What schools feed into Hartselle High School?

Hartselle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barkley Bridge Elementary School
Elementary : Crestline Elementary School
Elementary : FE Burleson Elementary School
Middle : Hartselle Intermediate School
Middle : Hartselle Junior High School

How many students attend Hartselle High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,027 students attended Hartselle High School.

What district is Hartselle High School in?

Hartselle City

What is the racial makeup of Hartselle High School?

Students at Hartselle High School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

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