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Alleghany County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,392 students in Alleghany County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Alleghany County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
1,392 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Alleghany County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#172 out of 321 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
341 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
20%
# Black Students
11 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
1%
25%
# White Students
1,005 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
72%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
29 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
110
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
104
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
109
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
97
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
98
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
117
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,677 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,938 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,677
$11,354
Spending / Student
$13,938
$11,785
Best Alleghany County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alleghany High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Trojan Avenue
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-4554
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-4554
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Piney Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
559 Piney Creek Sch Road
Piney Creek, NC 28663
(336) 359-2988
Piney Creek, NC 28663
(336) 359-2988
Grades: PK-8
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Glade Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32 Glade Creek Sch Road
Ennice, NC 28623
(336) 657-3388
Ennice, NC 28623
(336) 657-3388
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Main Street
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-8546
Sparta, NC 28675
(336) 372-8546
Grades: PK-8
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alleghany County Schools School District?
Alleghany County Schools School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,392 students.
What is the rank of Alleghany County Schools School District?
Alleghany County Schools School District is ranked #174 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alleghany County Schools School District?
72% of Alleghany County Schools School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alleghany County Schools School District?
Alleghany County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Alleghany County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,938 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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