Enrollment
410
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AL
Tharptown High School
Federal NCES profile for Tharptown High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159001869
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tharptown High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tharptown High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tharptown High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL.
School address
District: Franklin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010159001869 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tharptown High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tharptown High School
Tharptown High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Russellville, Alabama, enrolling 410 students.
At 17.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Alabama median, within a few percentage points of the 17.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 410 students, its enrollment sits close to the Alabama median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 397 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #300, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (43%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 410 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Russellville's public schools, it stands alongside West Elementary School (686 students): Tharptown High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.1:1 vs 16:1).
Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students) and Tharptown Elementary School (541 students) alongside Tharptown High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Tharptown High School compares
Tharptown High School on the metrics families compare, against Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Alabama - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,544
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $12,491
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 43.4%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Tharptown High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Franklin County, which includes Tharptown High School.
$12,544
Per student
+0%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.0%
State 59.7%
Federal 21.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Tharptown High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgreen High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bay Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tharptown High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Russellville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Tharptown High School
How many students attend Tharptown High School?
Tharptown High School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tharptown High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tharptown High School is 17.1:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tharptown High School?
68.0% of students at Tharptown High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tharptown High School?
The largest demographic group at Tharptown High School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Russellville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tharptown High School?
Tharptown High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Tharptown High School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Tharptown High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
Is Tharptown High School a good school?
Tharptown High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Tharptown High School, Franklin County also operates Belgreen High School (588 students), Tharptown Elementary School (541 students), and Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.
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