Hatton, Lawrence County, Alabama facts for kids
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Hatton, Alabama
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 Hatton, Lawrence County, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Hatton, Lawrence County, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 244 |
| • Density | 183.05/sq mi (70.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 256 & 938 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628593 |
Hatton is a small community located in Lawrence County, Alabama, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for gathering statistics. It's not an officially incorporated city or town. In 2020, about 244 people lived in Hatton.
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Education in Hatton
Hatton is home to schools that are part of the Lawrence County School System. Students attend Hatton Elementary School and Hatton High School.
Hatton Elementary School
Hatton Elementary School teaches students from Kindergarten through 6th Grade. It serves around 472 students. This school helps young learners build a strong foundation for their education.
Hatton High School
Hatton High School includes Grades 7 through 12. About 422 students attend this school. The high school is classified as a 2A School by the Alabama High School Athletic Association. This classification helps organize sports competitions based on school size.
Hatton's Athletic Success
The Hatton High School athletic teams are called the Hatton Hornets. They have won many state championships over the years. As of the 2022–2023 school year, the Hornets have won 22 state titles across different sports.
Softball Championships
The girls' softball teams have been very successful.
- They won 3 state championships in slow-pitch softball: 1992, 1993, and 1996.
- They also won 6 state championships in fast-pitch softball: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2023.
Volleyball and Basketball Titles
Hatton's women's volleyball team won 4 state championships in a row: 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993. The women's basketball team won state titles in 2002 and 2004. The men's basketball team also won a state championship in 1964.
Cross Country Achievements
The men's cross country team has won 6 state championships. These victories happened in 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2020. Hatton teams have also finished as state runners-up many times, showing their strong competitive spirit.
Population Data
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| 2020 | 244 | — | |
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This table shows the population of Hatton based on the U.S. Census. The population was 261 in 2010 and 244 in 2020.
See also
In Spanish: Hatton (Alabama) para niños
