Top Rankings
Hartselle City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,625 students in Hartselle City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Hartselle City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,625 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
208 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hartselle City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#11 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Graduation Rate
97%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.62
# American Indian Students
15 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
34 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
10%
# Black Students
171 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
5%
32%
# White Students
3,188 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
88%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
288
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
267
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
272
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
256
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
255
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
292
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
269
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
257
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
268
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
251
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
276
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
258
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,023 is higher than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,710 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,023
$12,938
Spending / Student
$11,710
$12,156
Best Hartselle City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Fe Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Grades: PK-4
| 524 students
Rank: #33.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Crestline Dr Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Hartselle Intermediate School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Petain Street Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6094
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6094
Grades: 5-6
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Hartselle Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
904 Sparkman Street
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Grades: 7-8
| 525 students
Rank: #66.
Hartselle High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 751-5615
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 751-5615
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hartselle City School District?
Hartselle City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,625 students.
What is the rank of Hartselle City School District?
Hartselle City School District is ranked #11 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartselle City School District?
88% of Hartselle City School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hartselle City School District?
Hartselle City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Hartselle City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,710 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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