Thompson High School vs. Pelham High School
Should you attend Thompson High School or Pelham High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thompson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Pelham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,060 students in grades 9-12, Thompson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, Pelham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,060 students
1,076 students
Total Classroom Teachers
128 teachers
73 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#694 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#541 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Graduation Rate
98%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
499
255
Grade 10 Students
501
264
Grade 11 Students
537
279
Grade 12 Students
523
278
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
23%
30%
% Black
25%
20%
% White
48%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%