Summary:
Zip code 35173 in Trussville, Alabama, is served by a single public high school, Hewitt-Trussville High School, which enrolls 1,571 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the highly rated Trussville City school district.
As the only high school in this area, Hewitt-Trussville is an elite performer with a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and a state ranking in the top 2% of Alabama high schools. Its graduation rate is an exceptional 98.6%, which is 7.1 points above the state average. Academically, the school dramatically outperforms state averages across all subjects: in 2025-26, math proficiency was 60.75% (state: 27.21%), science was 65.66% (state: 36.17%), and English was 69.51% (state: 33.73%). The school also benefits from a low free/reduced lunch rate of 15.28% and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. Chronic absenteeism is just 7.8%, well below the state average of 12.0%, though slightly above the district's 5.9%.
For parents, this school offers remarkable stability and predictability—its ranking has held steady between 5th and 6th place statewide over three years. However, there are nuances worth noting. Science proficiency, while strong, lags behind English and declined by 2.86 points year-over-year, suggesting a potential area for improvement. Even at this elite level, roughly 30-40% of 11th graders are not proficient in core subjects, highlighting that universal mastery remains a challenge. The school's per-student spending of $11,143 is moderate, yet results are top-tier, indicating efficient resource use and strong community support. Since Hewitt-Trussville is the district's only high school, its metrics are identical to the district's, making accountability clear and direct. Overall, this is a top-tier educational option with sustained excellence, minor gaps in science, and a strong foundation for college and career readiness.
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