Serving 524 students in grades 7-12, Hatton 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 10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 524 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hatton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Hatton High School's student population of 524 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
524 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
40
School Motto
Pride, Tradition, & Excellence
School Rankings
Hatton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hatton High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#903 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hatton High School's ranking?
Hatton High School is ranked #903 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hatton High School often compared to?
Hatton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrence County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hatton High School?
The graduation rate of Hatton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hatton High School?
524 students attend Hatton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hatton High School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hatton High School?
Hatton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hatton High School offer ?
Hatton High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hatton High School part of?
Hatton High School is part of Lawrence County School District.
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