High Schools in Franklin County

The three high schools located in Franklin County, Alabama serve students in grades 9-12. Based on the available data, Red Bay High School appears to be the standout performer in the group, with a higher statewide ranking, better test scores, and a more advantaged student population compared to Phil Campbell High School and Tharptown High School.

Red Bay High School boasts a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking of 115 out of 378 Alabama high schools, significantly outperforming the other two schools, which have a 2-star rating. Red Bay High School also has the highest percentage of students proficient or better in Summative Assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English, as well as the lowest percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a more advantaged student population.

While Red Bay High School stands out, all three schools in Franklin County have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to county and state averages, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, the high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at Phil Campbell High School and Tharptown High School indicate these schools serve more economically disadvantaged populations, which may impact their academic performance. Overall, the data highlights the diversity of high schools within Franklin County and the need to further investigate the factors contributing to the performance differences between the schools.