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Hartselle City School District

305 College St Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640-2357
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,669 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.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Hartselle City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,669 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
241 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#12 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
54%
30%
65%
47%
57%
38%
98%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
4%
32%
% White
87%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,867 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,570 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,867
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,570
$12,220

Best Hartselle City School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
600 Crestline Dr Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Gr: PK-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Fe Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Hartselle Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
904 Sparkman Street
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Gr: 7-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Hartselle Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
130 Petain Street Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6094
Gr: 5-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Hartselle High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 751-5615
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hartselle City School District?
Hartselle City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,669 students.
What is the rank of Hartselle City School District?
Hartselle City School District is ranked #12 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hartselle City School District?
87% of Hartselle City School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Hartselle City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,570 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,669 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in AL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 65% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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