Hartselle High School vs Pinson Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 87 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hartselle High School
Hartselle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,027 students
Pinson Valley High School
Pinson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,025 students
| Measure | Hartselle High School Hartselle, Alabama | Pinson Valley High School Pinson, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 304 | #216 of 304 |
| National rank | #1428 of 16,910 | #13414 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,027 | 1,025 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 1,025 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 25% |
| city | Hartselle | Pinson |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartselle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 29.7).
- •Hartselle High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 25%).
- •Hartselle High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 38%).
- •Hartselle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 66.5%).
- •Hartselle High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Hartselle High School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 1,025.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hartselle High School better than Pinson Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartselle High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 29.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hartselle High School and Pinson Valley High School?
About 87 km in a straight line, between Hartselle and Pinson in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartselle High School: 1,027. Pinson Valley High School: 1,025. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartselle High School and Pinson Valley High School rank in Alabama?
Hartselle High School is 6th of 304 and Pinson Valley High School is 216th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).