Hartselle High School vs Priceville Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 8.3 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
Priceville Junior High School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 5–8
483 students
| Measure | Hartselle High School Hartselle, Alabama | Priceville Junior High School Decatur, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 304 | #50 of 263 |
| National rank | #1428 of 16,910 | #5295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,027 | 483 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 483 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 54% |
| city | Hartselle | Decatur |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hartselle High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 60.9).
- •Hartselle High School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Hartselle High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 56%).
- •Hartselle High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 38.9%).
- •Hartselle High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.6).
- •Hartselle High School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 483.
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 Priceville Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hartselle High School ranks higher (79.0 vs 60.9 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 Priceville Junior High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Hartselle and Decatur in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hartselle High School: 1,027. Priceville Junior High School: 483. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hartselle High School and Priceville Junior High School rank in Alabama?
Hartselle High School is 6th of 304 and Priceville Junior High School is 50th of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).