For the golfer, there are three public golf courses to enjoy. Yearly scores indicate that Hartselle's students perform along the national average in achievement at all grade levels. Students excel in academic competitions of all kinds. For the musically inclined the schools offer outstanding music programs at every grade level. The Hartselle Tigers athletic team are championship competitors year after year.
Many students participate in football, wrestling, track, gymnastics, basketball and baseball.
The school system is fully accredited by both the State of Alabama and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It is ranked in the top five for the state.