Pelham High School vs. Thompson High School
Should I attend Pelham High School or Thompson High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pelham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Thompson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,141 students in grades 9-12, Pelham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,175 students in grades 9-12, Thompson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,141 students
2,175 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
120 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#552 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#446 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
97%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
303
561
Grade 10 Students
285
553
Grade 11 Students
252
553
Grade 12 Students
301
508
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
19%
% Black
17%
23%
% White
46%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.67
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%