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Thorsby High School

54 Opportunity Dr, Thorsby, AL 35171Chilton County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
771
Students
Total enrolled
$11,616
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
19.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 28% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 14% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 771 students in grades PK–12 in Thorsby, Alabama.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,616 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Thorsby High School is a large other in Thorsby, Alabama, serving grades PK–12 with 771 students. The district invests $11,616 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Thorsby High School

771
Total Students
19.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
64%
Free Lunch
39
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution378 male · 393 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility64%
National avg 52% · 494 students
Student Composition
80%
12%
White80%
Hispanic / Latino12%
Black4%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010066000270

Academic Outcomes at Thorsby High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 45th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35171

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,616Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,616
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,111
Student Support$2,207
Administration$1,394
Operations$1,742
Other$1,162
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,616 spent per student, an estimated $5,146 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
17%
State government
62.2%
Local (property tax)
17.2%
Federal programs
20.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,616/student, 19% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Clanton Elementary SchoolJemison Elementary School
↓
Middle
Clanton Intermediate SchoolJemison Intermediate SchoolClanton Middle SchoolJemison Middle School
↓
High School
Chilton County High SchoolJemison High SchoolChilton County Alternative SchoolW A Lecroy Career Technical Center
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyChilton County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictChilton County →
Phone: (205)280-4880
NCES ID: 010066000270
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Thorsby seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Chilton County
Elem
Clanton Elementary School
1,028 students · PK–03
● 43 opp67% FRL
High
Chilton County High School
783 students · 09–12
● 43 opp69% FRL
Other
Isabella High School
771 students · PK–12
● 37 opp68% FRL
Elem
Jemison Elementary School
740 students · PK–03
● 36 opp77% FRL
High
Jemison High School
686 students · 09–12
● 36 opp80% FRL
Mid
Clanton Intermediate School
621 students · 04–06
● 43 opp75% FRL
Other
Verbena High School
592 students · PK–12
82% FRL
Other
Maplesville High School
536 students · PK–12
● 37 opp66% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
54 Opportunity Dr, Thorsby, AL 35171
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.