B
Good
70/100

Tharptown High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 255 Highway 80, Russellville, AL 35654
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 32% · Math 8% proficient · 41st percentile in Alabama
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
402
Students
enrolled
18.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%41/100reading 57th percentile, math 25th percentile among Alabama high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%81/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−9 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−13 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+6 pts vs. state avg 89%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%3%reading -10 pts, math -23 pts11th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%8%reading +4 pts, math -3 pts60th percentile (list)
Low-income32%8%reading +8 pts, math -2 pts67th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 255 Highway 80
City Russellville
ZIP Code 35654
District 0101590
NCES School ID 010159001869
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35654

Understanding the community around Tharptown High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,327
Per Capita Income $23,996
Poverty Rate 17.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%
High School or Higher 79.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $149,600
Median Rent $589
Owner-Occupied 69.1%
Renter-Occupied 30.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Tharptown High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.0%
Female 48.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.0%
Hispanic/Latino 45.5%
Black 1.7%
Two or More Races 2.5%
American Indian 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 402
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Tharptown High School?
Tharptown High School has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Tharptown High School?
Tharptown High School has 402 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
What grades does Tharptown High School serve?
Tharptown High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Tharptown High School receive per student?
Tharptown High School receives $14,043 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Tharptown High School in 35654 ▼
Avg Home Value
$191,523
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
+1.2%
% Renters
30.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026