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Danville High School vs. Hartselle High School

Should you attend Danville 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
Danville High School
9235 Danville Rd
Danville, AL 35619
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Hartselle High School
1000 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
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
Serving 368 students in grades 9-12, Danville 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
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
368 students
1,004 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Danville 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
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Danville High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hartselle High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Danville 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 Danville 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

#971 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#307 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Danville 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.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
52%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Danville 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.
25-29%
(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 Danville 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.
20-24%
(Bottom 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 Danville 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 Danville 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 Danville High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hartselle High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
94
271
Grade 10 Students
91
255
Grade 11 Students
100
234
Grade 12 Students
83
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 Danville 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 2022-23 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Danville 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
13%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Danville 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 Danville 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
83%
88%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Danville 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
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Danville 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.
0.30
0.22
This chart showcases the diversity score of Danville 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
51%
28%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Danville 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
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Danville 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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