Hewitttrussville High School ranked #158 statewide in 2023, a decline from a peak rank of #83 in 2018, maintaining a top 20% position among Alabama public high schools.
In 2023, math proficiency was 54%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 64%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency reached 63%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly to 1,597 students in 2023 with a steady student–teacher ratio of 17:1; minority enrollment comprised 24% of the student body, with 15% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch.
The school serves grades 9–12 in Trussville, AL, with a graduation rate of 97%, ranking in the top 5% statewide, consistently outperforming the Alabama state average graduation rate of 88%.
Math and reading proficiency showed some decline from earlier years when exceeding 70%, but recent scores remain well above state averages, indicating sustained strong academic performance for this Union County NJ high school alternative in a suburban Alabama setting.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hewitt-Trussville High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Trussville, AL, encompassing approximately 33.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 3.1 miles and the furthest edge located 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hewitttrussville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hewitttrussville High School's student population of 1,571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,571 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hewitttrussville High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hewitttrussville High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#158 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Grey, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Hewitt-Trussville High School is a high school located in Trussville, Alabama. The school was named after Robert Hewitt, who was school superintendent in 1869. Hewitt-Trussville has several varsity sports teams, including baseball, football, soccer, golf, wrestling, cross-country, cheerleading, and volleyball.
- Notable Alumni:
- Jay Barker, quarterback for the University of Alabama football team.
- Brandon Cox, quarterback for the Auburn Tigers football team.
- Lee Guess, wide receiver for the Auburn Tigers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hewitttrussville High School's ranking?
Hewitttrussville High School is ranked #158 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hewitttrussville High School?
The graduation rate of Hewitttrussville High School is 97%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hewitttrussville High School?
1,571 students attend Hewitttrussville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Hewitttrussville High School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hewitttrussville High School?
Hewitttrussville High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hewitttrussville High School offer ?
Hewitttrussville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hewitttrussville High School part of?
Hewitttrussville High School is part of Trussville City School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
A - Students are bored with the material lectured or presented, cannot relate to real life.
B -Extracurricular activities are plentiful and many exceed if the parents have the money to buy their child's way in. Otherwise you are just average or don't make the team.
C - If you do a lot of work on your child's part there are many scholarships available. Make many requests to the counselors and they may eventually help you or might right a letter or recommendation.
D - Run down at the best and under construction during the school year. In the process of building new high school.
E - You receive notice of issues long after it is too late, STI home (to check grades online) is not updated on a regular basis by the teacher so parents are not aware of any problem until an email or call from the teacher or school some five weeks later.
Over all the school is trying to hard to be like Hoover, Mt Brook and Vestavia. The student body is doing more drugs and dropping out due to the increased stress.
A senior is expected to take 8 periods and stay till 3:00
like any other student.
5 10/10/2025
Great School!!!
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