Russellville High School vs Tharptown High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Alabama, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Russellville High School
Russellville · Public high · Grades 9–12
753 students
Tharptown High School
Russellville · Public high · Grades 7–12
410 students
| Measure | Russellville High School Russellville, Alabama | Tharptown High School Russellville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 304 | #247 of 304 |
| National rank | #9117 of 16,910 | #14899 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 753 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 753 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| city | Russellville | Russellville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Russellville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.3 vs 22.3).
- •Russellville High School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Russellville High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Russellville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 62.9%).
- •Russellville High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 17.1).
- •Russellville High School is the larger school with 753 students compared with 410.
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 Russellville High School better than Tharptown High School?
On the Success Index (US), Russellville High School ranks higher (47.3 vs 22.3 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 Russellville High School and Tharptown High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Russellville and Russellville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Russellville High School: 753. Tharptown High School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Russellville High School and Tharptown High School rank in Alabama?
Russellville High School is 95th of 304 and Tharptown High School is 247th of 304 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).