- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Tharptown High School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 010159001869 · Russellville, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 17.1:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Belgreen High School (588 students)
Tharptown High School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Tharptown High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Belgreen High
Belgreen High School
588 students
- Tharptown Elem
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- This school
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Red Bay Elemen
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
382 students
What this shows Tharptown High School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tharptown High School compares
Tharptown High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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.
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
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.