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Pelham High School vs. Thompson High School

Should you attend Pelham High School or Thompson 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Pelham High School
2500 Panther Cir
Pelham, AL 35124
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Thompson High School
1921 Warrior Parkway
Alabaster, AL 35007
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Pelham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Thompson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,100 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 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,132 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 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,100 students
2,132 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pelham High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thompson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pelham High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thompson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
128 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pelham High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thompson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pelham High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pelham City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thompson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alabaster City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#541 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#694 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pelham High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thompson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Top 30% in AL)
33%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
27%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pelham High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thompson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
92%
(Top 30% in AL)
98%
(Top 1% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pelham High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Pelham City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thompson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pelham High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thompson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
259
509
Grade 10 Students
290
536
Grade 11 Students
285
552
Grade 12 Students
266
535
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Thompson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thompson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thompson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
19%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thompson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
45%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thompson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pelham High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pelham City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thompson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alabaster City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pelham High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thompson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pelham High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thompson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pelham High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pelham City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thompson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alabaster City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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