Hatton High School

Summary:

Hatton High School is a public high school located in Town Creek, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 543 students. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 91 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hatton High School has a predominantly white student population, with 68.51% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the surrounding schools like East Lawrence High School and Lawrence County High School, which have more diverse racial compositions. The school's test scores are generally lower than the state and county averages, with only 26.44% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12% and the Lawrence County average of 20.94%. Additionally, Hatton High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 60.04%, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

While Hatton High School's student-teacher ratio of 16.2 is slightly higher than the nearby schools, its spending per student of $10,654 in the 2018-2019 school year was higher than the state average but lower than some of the other local schools. The school's ranking and rating on the SchoolDigger scale have fluctuated over the years, with the school earning a 4-star rating in the 2020-2021 and 2013-2014 school years, but dropping to a 2-star rating in the 2022-2023 and 2021-2022 school years. Understanding the factors contributing to these changes could help the school identify areas for improvement and develop targeted strategies to support all students, including diverse subgroups, and enhance the overall educational experience at Hatton High School.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 6909 Al Highway 101
       Town Creek, AL  35672-6715


(256) 685-4010

District: Lawrence County

SchoolDigger Rank:
175th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,654 Help


Feeder schools for Hatton High School:

Elementary:    Hatton Elementary School
    Mount Hope

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.7%
American Indian:
14.1%
African American:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Compare Details Hatton High School ranks worse than 78.1% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.21. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hatton High School ranks better than 53.7% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked high schools in the Lawrence County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.86. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hatton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Hatton High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (68.7%), American Indian (14.1%), African American (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lawrence County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hatton High School is 16.1, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Lawrence County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hatton High School is $10,654, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Lawrence County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hatton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hatton High School 345th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Hatton High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hatton High School 175th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Hatton High School in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County 91st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hatton High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.08 268th 407 34.2%
2005 50.58 204th 415 50.8%
2006 53.31 182nd 409 55.5%
2007 65.93 129th 412 68.7%
2008 63.96 127th 417 69.5%
2009 53.57 197th 425 53.6%
2010 57.38 194th 435 55.4%
2011 51.90 227th 435 47.8%
2012 45.16 286th 436 34.4%
2013 52.16 253rd 436 42.0%
2014 51.94 199th 438 54.6%
2015 61.65 135th 430 68.6%
2016 74.00 77th 432 82.2%
2017 62.42 138th 432 68.1%
2018 53.14 197th 423 53.4%
2019 47.06 240th 437 45.1%
2021 22.17 353rd 440 19.8%
2022 53.99 181st 432 58.1%
2023 36.71 282nd 437 35.5%
2024 23.21 345th 442 21.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.01 272nd 274 0.7%
2022 34.50 175th 256 31.6%
2023 32.91 202nd 281 28.1%
2024 32.66 203rd 281 27.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.62 244th 349 30.1%
2018 55.43 173rd 396 56.3%
2019 53.97 167th 396 57.8%
2021 22.10 344th 415 17.1%
2022 55.90 157th 421 62.7%
2023 32.52 293rd 410 28.5%
2024 20.85 361st 437 17.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.40 154th 380 59.5%
2018 49.11 204th 392 48.0%
2019 56.12 163rd 399 59.1%
2021 23.48 333rd 415 19.8%
2022 57.00 159th 423 62.4%
2023 40.57 252nd 417 39.6%
2024 22.70 339th 426 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.16 105th 380 72.4%
2018 55.46 166th 397 58.2%
2019 36.62 266th 399 33.3%
2021 21.59 335th 418 19.9%
2022 48.55 195th 427 54.3%
2023 33.69 285th 419 32.0%
2024 26.05 323rd 428 24.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.87 233rd 263 11.4%
2024 17.86 256th 269 4.8%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.07 5th 14 64.3%
2018 36.25 10th 14 28.6%
2019 57.13 17th 44 61.4%
2021 37.75 36th 56 35.7%
2022 46.45 33rd 65 49.2%
2024 58.49 25th 69 63.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.54 169th 247 31.6%
2018 32.90 227th 331 31.4%
2019 27.32 274th 343 20.1%
2021 12.61 352nd 369 4.6%
2022 37.09 231st 376 38.6%
2023 23.07 313th 370 15.4%
2024 14.43 342nd 373 8.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hatton High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 75.27 49th 357 86.3%
2005 63.56 118th 359 67.1%
2006 79.66 31st 357 91.3%
2007 75.71 63rd 358 82.4%
2008 61.33 126th 359 64.9%
2009 79.28 31st 357 91.3%
2010 67.27 101st 358 71.8%
2011 72.16 66th 360 81.7%
2012 55.94 175th 358 51.1%
2013 61.36 125th 358 65.1%
2014 68.48 94th 358 73.7%
2015 47.29 185th 353 47.6%
2016 49.90 163rd 351 53.6%
2017 37.15 214th 353 39.4%
2018 44.90 192nd 356 46.1%
2019 86.80 40th 366 89.1%
2021 63.73 107th 371 71.2%
2022 38.01 216th 367 41.1%
2023 35.23 228th 371 38.5%
2024 48.86 175th 378 53.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 17.89 176th 198 11.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.98 246th 315 21.9%
2018 26.76 260th 349 25.5%
2019 88.87 31st 358 91.3%
2021 57.16 132nd 361 63.4%
2022 48.11 168th 361 53.5%
2023 39.59 194th 349 44.4%
2024 30.82 265th 375 29.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.84 177th 343 48.4%
2018 46.34 195th 347 43.8%
2019 88.56 37th 354 89.5%
2021 64.64 107th 359 70.2%
2022 55.28 147th 367 59.9%
2023 40.64 194th 358 45.8%
2024 59.81 122nd 366 66.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.18 228th 339 32.7%
2018 43.19 202nd 350 42.3%
2019 76.61 69th 357 80.7%
2021 57.07 134th 366 63.4%
2022 17.46 310th 366 15.3%
2023 29.76 251st 358 29.9%
2024 38.48 223rd 368 39.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 36.72 134th 231 42.0%
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Rank History for high school Native American students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.89 5th 35 85.7%
2021 85.79 8th 40 80.0%
2022 36.00 25th 40 37.5%
2023 56.05 18th 45 60.0%
2024 65.67 16th 55 70.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hatton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.72 185th 230 19.6%
2018 27.87 218th 300 27.3%
2019 74.81 65th 313 79.2%
2021 37.29 192nd 319 39.8%
2022 26.50 247th 326 24.2%
2023 24.28 242nd 317 23.7%
2024 37.09 190th 325 41.5%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hatton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 385 385
1989 377 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1990 371 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1991 397 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1992 215 0 0 0 165 n/a n/a 0 380
1993 250 0 0 2 127 n/a n/a 0 379
1994 218 0 0 2 162 n/a n/a 0 382
1995 236 0 0 0 143 n/a n/a 0 379
1996 236 0 0 0 143 n/a n/a 0 379
1997 204 0 1 0 177 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 204 0 1 1 179 n/a n/a 0 385
1999 213 0 0 0 170 n/a n/a 0 383
2000 222 0 0 0 168 n/a n/a 0 390
2001 237 0 1 0 142 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 238 1 0 0 158 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 238 1 0 0 158 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 220 1 0 1 158 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 211 1 0 0 176 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 185 3 0 0 174 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 166 1 0 0 187 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 162 1 0 1 188 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 159 0 0 2 189 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 225 4 1 2 199 n/a n/a 0 431
2011 223 3 1 7 181 1 0 0 416
2012 236 6 2 5 164 1 0 0 414
2013 244 5 2 5 133 1 1 0 391
2014 264 3 2 3 100 1 2 0 375
2015 308 7 2 7 94 1 6 0 425
2016 316 3 2 10 75 1 4 0 411
2017 320 5 2 10 80 0 5 0 422
2018 321 4 1 14 72 0 6 0 418
2019 290 6 1 10 74 0 5 0 386
2020 310 8 1 13 84 0 3 0 419
2021 331 6 1 10 81 0 0 0 429
2022 328 6 3 12 81 0 0 0 430
2023 372 65 4 17 81 1 3 0 543
2024 360 68 3 15 74 1 3 0 524

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hatton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 18.0 21.3 0
1989 377 19.0 19.8 n/a
1990 371 18.0 20.6 0
1991 397 17.0 23.3 n/a
1992 380 15.0 25.3 n/a
1993 379 15.0 25.3 n/a
1994 382 19.9 19.2 n/a
1995 379 18.3 20.7 n/a
1996 379 18.3 20.7 n/a
1997 382 17.9 21.3 13.6
1998 385 17.0 22.6 14
1999 383 19.0 20.2 20.4
2000 390 22.0 17.7 19.7
2001 380 21.5 17.7 25.5
2002 397 18.3 21.7 26.2
2003 397 18.3 21.7 26.2
2004 380 19.0 20.0 28.7
2005 388 18.5 21.0 32.2
2006 362 20.0 18.1 34.5
2007 354 18.5 19.1 33.9
2008 352 18.5 19.0 31.5
2009 350 18.5 18.7 36.3
2010 431 24.5 17.5 42
2011 416 24.0 17.3 45.7
2012 414 23.5 17.6 47.6
2013 391 23.0 17.0 29.7
2014 375 36.0 10.4 41.1
2015 425 20.0 21.2 49.6
2016 411 20.0 20.5 51.1
2017 422 21.0 20.0 44.8
2018 418 21.0 19.9 47.1
2019 386 23.7 16.2 41.7
2020 419 22.7 18.4 39.9
2021 429 24.7 17.3 35.4
2022 430 26.7 16.0 32.1
2023 543 33.5 16.2 60
2024 524 32.5 16.1 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hatton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 18.0 21.3 0
1989 377 19.0 19.8 n/a
1990 371 18.0 20.6 0
1991 397 17.0 23.3 n/a
1992 380 15.0 25.3 n/a
1993 379 15.0 25.3 n/a
1994 382 19.9 19.2 n/a
1995 379 18.3 20.7 n/a
1996 379 18.3 20.7 n/a
1997 382 17.9 21.3 13.6
1998 385 17.0 22.6 14
1999 383 19.0 20.2 20.4
2000 390 22.0 17.7 19.7
2001 380 21.5 17.7 25.5
2002 397 18.3 21.7 26.2
2003 397 18.3 21.7 26.2
2004 380 19.0 20.0 28.7
2005 388 18.5 21.0 32.2
2006 362 20.0 18.1 34.5
2007 354 18.5 19.1 33.9
2008 352 18.5 19.0 31.5
2009 350 18.5 18.7 36.3
2010 431 24.5 17.5 42
2011 416 24.0 17.3 45.7
2012 414 23.5 17.6 47.6
2013 391 23.0 17.0 29.7
2014 375 36.0 10.4 41.1
2015 425 20.0 21.2 49.6
2016 411 20.0 20.5 51.1
2017 422 21.0 20.0 44.8
2018 418 21.0 19.9 47.1
2019 386 23.7 16.2 41.7
2020 419 22.7 18.4 39.9
2021 429 24.7 17.3 35.4
2022 430 26.7 16.0 32.1
2023 543 33.5 16.2 60
2024 524 32.5 16.1 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hatton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,184 (11.1%) $9,454 (88.7%) $10,654

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hatton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 282nd of 437 Middle schools
 9.6%
Ranks 40th of 366 High schoolsRanks 228th of 371 High schools
 50.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Hatton High School)32.35.5
 26.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)25.510.7
 14.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hatton High School)44.88.8
 36%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence County)34.58.9
 25.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Hatton High School)59.416.7
 42.7%
   End of Course Mathematics (Lawrence County)35.715.5
 20.2%
   End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)42.523.6
 19%
End of Course Science (Hatton High School)51.628.3
 23.2%
   End of Course Science (Lawrence County)36.821.5
 15.3%
   End of Course Science (Alabama)42.631.7
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students386543
 40.7%
African American665
 983.3%
American Indian7481
 9.5%
Asian14
 300%
Hispanic1017
 70%
Pacific Islander01
White290372
 28.3%
Two or More Races53
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.7%60%
 18.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 524 students attended Hatton High School.

Hatton High School ranks 175th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Hatton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hatton Elementary School
Elementary : Mount Hope

Students at Hatton High School are 69% White, 14% American Indian, 13% African American, 3% Hispanic.


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