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Priceville High School vs. Hartselle High School

Should you attend Priceville High School or Hartselle High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Priceville High School
2650 N Bethel Rd
Decatur, AL 35603
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hartselle High School
1000 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Priceville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)

Hartselle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Priceville High School in Decatur, AL serves 504 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of approximately 16:1.
The school's math proficiency ranges between 45–49%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%, but has shown fluctuation with a notable decline from 60–64% in 2019 to 45–49% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is between 30–34%, which is lower than the state average of 47%, reflecting a downward trend from a high of 85–89% in 2011 to current levels.
Science proficiency at Priceville High is 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, showing slight stability over recent years.
Graduation rates consistently reach 95%, which is higher than the state average of 88%, placing Priceville High among the top 5% in Alabama.
Enrollment increased from 453 students in 2021 to 512 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch grew significantly from 15% in 2021 to 33% in 2023, indicating notable socioeconomic changes.
The school's overall ranking declined from #167 in 2019 to #519 in 2023 among Alabama public high schools.
Hartselle High School ranked #307 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #60 in 2019, and maintains a top 30% overall testing rank among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 52% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 54%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased moderately from 868 students in 2001 to 1,004 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 12% of the student body; free lunch eligibility rose from 7% in 2001 to 30% in 2023, indicating socioeconomic shifts.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 1,004 students and 70 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which ranks in the top 10% for student attention in Alabama.
Hartselle High School's graduation rate consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 98% in 2023 compared to the state rate of 88%.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
504 students
1,004 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Priceville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hartselle High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Priceville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hartselle High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Priceville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hartselle High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Priceville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Morgan County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hartselle High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hartselle City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#519 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#307 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Priceville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hartselle High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in AL)
52%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Priceville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartselle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hartselle City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Priceville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartselle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hartselle City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Priceville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hartselle High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hartselle City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
98%
(Top 1% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Priceville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Morgan County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hartselle High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hartselle City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Priceville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hartselle High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
129
271
Grade 10 Students
123
255
Grade 11 Students
134
234
Grade 12 Students
118
244

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Priceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hartselle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Hartselle City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Priceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hartselle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hartselle City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Priceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hartselle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hartselle City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Priceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hartselle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hartselle City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Priceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hartselle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hartselle City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Priceville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Morgan County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hartselle High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hartselle City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Priceville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hartselle High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hartselle City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Priceville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hartselle High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hartselle City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Priceville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Morgan County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hartselle High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hartselle City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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