Thompson High School vs. Chelsea High School
Should I attend Thompson High School or Chelsea 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
Thompson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Chelsea High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,433 students in grades 9-12, Chelsea High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
2,175 students
1,433 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#348 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
97%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
561
373
Grade 10 Students
553
378
Grade 11 Students
553
362
Grade 12 Students
508
320
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
4%
% Black
23%
9%
% White
55%
83%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.30
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%