Serving 403 students in grades 7-12, Tharptown High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tharptown High School's student population of 403 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tharptown High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tharptown High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
40%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
54%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tharptown High School's ranking?
Tharptown High School is ranked #987 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tharptown High School?
The graduation rate of Tharptown High School is 90%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Tharptown High School?
403 students attend Tharptown High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tharptown High School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tharptown High School?
Tharptown High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Tharptown High School offer ?
Tharptown High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Tharptown High School part of?
Tharptown High School is part of Franklin County School District.
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